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In Photos/Video: South African Firefighters hold celebration as they depart PG Fire Centre

South African firefighters showcased their cultural heritage ahead of the country’s Heritage Day on Sunday (September 24th).

A fire camp tour and celebration was hosted by the Prince George Fire Centre along the Old Cariboo Highway last night (Thursday).

It’s been a busy summer for the 215 South Africans who have battled wildfires in Alberta, the Bear Creek Wildfire in Kelowna (Kamloops Fire Centre) as well as the cluster of blazes in the VanJam Fire Zone, located in the Prince George Fire Centre.

A full wrap up on their time in Canada and in the PG Fire Centre will be published on Monday.

Here are some photos and videos from the event:

A member of the South African firefighters shakes the hand and presents a gift to one of the Ameircan-based Incident Commanders. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw. MyPGNow.com staff
South African firefighters performing one of their many cultural dancers during a send celebration on Old Cariboo Highway. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff

 

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Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
South African firefighters proudly holding up their flag during a send off celebration. Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff
Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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