The Woodlands neighbourhood in the District of North Vancouver is breathing a sigh of relief.
Despite being near the water, for years the fire department has had no access to the district’s water supply.
If left unchecked long enough, a wildfire could easily spread through the densely wooded area in Deep Cove.
That, combined with the labyrinth of single-lane roads and steep rock-faced slopes, has concerned fire crews for years.
But now, there’s a solution.
They’ve turned a fire boat into a pump that will deliver water to a fire truck on land, connected by a long hose that goes up the rocky slope.
“We had a fire here a few years back, and it resulted in a small forest fire…but it’s a big concern for everybody.
“In light of this past summer, it kind of puts it all into focus.”
– With files from John Hua
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