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Castlegar Fire Department sends team to assist with East Kootenay wildfire

Two firefighters and one engine sent to East Kootenay
Betsy Kline
Betsy Kline
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Castlegar Fire Department’s Deputy Monsen and Firefighter Howell along with and one engine have been aiding Sparwood Task Force 1 on the Cummings Creek wildfire. Photo: CFD

The Castlegar Fire Department has loaned two of its crew members and one engine to help support fire suppression activities in the East Kootenay.

Deputy Monsen and Firefighter Howell along with CCA Engine/Tender 2 left Castlegar on Aug. 10 for a deployment scheduled for up to 14 days at the request of the Office of the Fire Commissioner and BC Wildfire Services.

The team assisted at the Cummings Creek Wildfire near the town of Sparwood.

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Castlegar Fire Department’s Deputy Monsen and Firefighter Howell along with and one engine have been aiding Sparwood Task Force 1 on the Cummings Creek wildfire. Photo: CFD
Betsy Kline

About the Author: Betsy Kline

After spending several years as a freelance writer for the Castlegar News, Betsy joined the editorial staff as a reporter in March of 2015. In 2020, she moved into the editor's position.
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