Squilax First Nation announce 31 homes were lost due to Bush Creek East wildfire
KAMLOOPS — The Chief of Skwlax te Secwepemculecw Jamie Tomma and his brothers spoke to the media Friday (August 25) explaining how much of an effect the Bush Creek East Wildfire has on them and their community.
“ It sounded just like a warzone, looked like a warzone,” said Chief Jamie Tomma. “It wasn’t a couple of embers. It was a shower. It was showering embers and we can hear the community explode.”
31 homes were lost in the Little Shuswap Indian Band as a result. Tomma was among those that lost his home. He says telling band members the status on their home was the hardest part.