Subway staff members got up super early to make 200 sandwiches for frontline firefighters during the Eagle Bluff fire. (Photo contributed)
The BC Wildfire Service is no longer considering the Eagle Bluff Fire as a wildfire of note.
With cooler, wetter conditions, fire activity has dropped significantly with little change.
The fire remains active in a “held” status and is in modified response on the north flank. The fire, still mapped at 2,632 hectares, might continue to produce smoke over the coming weeks.
“We are continuing to see a decrease in the amount of resources that are assigned to this incident as crews continue to patrol for hot spots and demobilize some gear and equipment,” says BC Wildfire.
The fire will continue to be monitored by cameras, ground patrols and aerial scans.
An area restriction order for Crown land in the vicinity of the Eagle Bluff wildfire remains in place until noon August 30.
In the meantime, BC Wildfire crews are thanking the community of Oliver for its support.
For example, the Subway store on Main Street fueled the firefighting teams thanks to owner Mark MacDonald who donated 200 sandwiches to frontline crews.
On August 16, staff members Melinda and Jovelyn started their day at 3 a.m. preparing sandwiches for 200 firefighters.
The food was delivered at 6 a.m. to many cheers for Subway.
Fire camp directors at the emergency operations centre set up by the Oliver Fire Department said the food boosted the spirits of crewmembers.
“We live alongside the people who are struggling through this fire crisis,” said MacDonald. “We want to help our neighbours and the crews on the front lines of this blaze. We will always do all we can to assist our neighbours in need.”
Eagle Bluff firefighters dig in to the 200 sandwiches donated by Subway recently. (Photo contributed)
