Why Some BC Farmers Stay to Fight, Despite Wildfire Evacuation Orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after a wildfire swept past in 2021, Davison wasn’t sure the hoses would get much use. He figured the blaze, which caused smoke damage to the property, would be a once-a-century experience. But after high winds pushed flames up to the fence line of Davison Orchards’ property on Aug. 1, Davison said he was grateful for his son-in-law’s foresight that helped protect the orchard that has been in the family for five generations. “The fact that he had the proper equipment on site was really a big part of why we were able to do what we did that night,” he said....
Tom Davison’s orchard near Vernon, B.C., was threatened by a wildfire on August 1st, similar to one in 2021 that caused smoke damage. Despite the risk, Davison’s son-in-law had invested in firefighting equipment for the orchard. This equipment proved crucial in protecting the five-generation family property.
- Davison Orchards, a five-generation family property near Vernon, B.C., was threatened by wildfire on August 1st.
- A previous wildfire in 2021 had caused smoke damage to the orchard.
- The son-in-law had proactively invested in firefighting equipment for the orchard.
- This equipment was instrumental in protecting the orchard from the recent fire.
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