Boaters on at least three B.C. lakes are interfering with the firefighting activities of air tankers and water bombers, according to one official. Al Richmond, the chair of the Cariboo Regional District, says there have been several reports of boaters, wind surfers and kayakers preventing the air tankers from landing to fill up with water. That's why he is asking everyone to stay off the lakes being used by the air tankers or stick to the shorelines if they must be on the water. He blamed the behaviour of the offending boaters on a lack of awareness and understanding of the needs of the aircraft.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2017 19:07 UTC