On Sunday the population of Keremeos will swell as a BC Wildfire Camp in the small Similkameen community goes into operation to continue the fight against the out-of-control Snowy Mountain fire.

The camp will house approximately 250 fire personnel sa国际传媒� equating to a sixth of the overall population of 1,502 residents in Keremeos.

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The camp will house firefighters, logistics personnel, information officers and contractors.

Fire information officer Noelle Kekula said the camp was originally setup in Princeton shortly after the Placer Mountain fire and the Snowy Mountain fire started on July 17, after a lightning storm swept through the area.

The decision to move the camp was primarily for logistical reasons as the Placer Mountain fire is now considered to be 90 per contained and after a long day working the Snowy Fire they would have to drive about 65 kilometres back to camp.

Since word got out the camp would be moving to Keremeos, local residents have expressed interest in dropping off items to show appreciation for the fire crewssa国际传媒� hard work.

Kekula said that kind of generosity has happened in every community shesa国际传媒檚 worked in over the last nine years. She added crews always appreciate whatever anyone gives.

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But in saying that she said crews do love coming back from a hard day to home baked goodies and fresh fruit, though, she cautioned moderation is key.

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She noted a recent fire near Kelowna where residents dropped off treats.

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She said those that want to drop-off things can do so at the security area at the camp.

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