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Scorched earth

Aerial view of homes destroyed by fire.

Feature photo:
Krick and Branchflower Roads were scorched by the fire.
James Murray, Salmon Arm Observer, c. 1998

Photo credit in order of appearance:
1. & 2.  James Murray, Salmon Arm Observer, c. 1998
3.  Deborah Chapman, Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association, c. 2013

Aerial photo of farm destroyed by fire.

1. 180 Salmon River Rd. The fire seemed to pick and choose its own path.

A photojournalist’s ride in a helicopter  was shared with newspapers across the country. Branchflower Road, the boundary between Salmon Arm and Silver Creek, made the National news.

The fire was almost selective at times, destroying some buildings but sparing others. This feature aerial view of Krick and Branchflower Roads shows how hit and miss the fire was. The subdivision became a place for sightseers to gather. Residents asked that their privacy be respected and for lookiloos refrain from imposing.

Aerial view of homes destroyed by fire.

2. Johnson Road

A rural mailbox with a sign attached reads "Flames Blvd."

3. With a humorous nod to the well-known Calgary Flames hockey team, some Krick Rd. residents unofficially adopt a new street name.