I was on that fire in Glenrosa, I believe I was being briefed probably right around the time you were shooting this video actually, and working on the line shortly thereafter. Thanks to the people of Kelowna who were all SO appreciative towards us, and helpful as well. We're happy to be of service!! The red stuff is fire retardant, which is basically a substance which coats various fuels and makes them less flammable. It's red because it contains rust. Be safe and take care!
"Where do they get that red stuff?" There are 18 airtanker bases in BC. They loaded from Penticton, Kamloops and Castlegar on this particular fire, using many different airplnes.
Amazing footage! Thanks for sharing!
Quailize 9 months ago
My house burned down from that :'(
MrCODGAMER1100 11 months ago
I was on that fire in Glenrosa, I believe I was being briefed probably right around the time you were shooting this video actually, and working on the line shortly thereafter. Thanks to the people of Kelowna who were all SO appreciative towards us, and helpful as well. We're happy to be of service!! The red stuff is fire retardant, which is basically a substance which coats various fuels and makes them less flammable. It's red because it contains rust. Be safe and take care!
TheConrad100 11 months ago
The fire.. my god how scary those fires were... went from a small brush fire to a massive forest fire. Now the firefighters know.
PikuSonic 1 year ago
"Where do they get that red stuff?" There are 18 airtanker bases in BC. They loaded from Penticton, Kamloops and Castlegar on this particular fire, using many different airplnes.
Bullseye569 1 year ago
in a way i miss these fires. great memories.
VCanucks1 2 years ago 2
it was raining ash on the highway
PenguinPictures1 2 years ago
good video..thanks for posting
Squidz81 2 years ago