A helicopter carrying a pilot and three members of the BC Wildfire Service made a forced landing in a forested area near Pemberton, British Columbia, on Wednesday. That crew was battling a raging wildfire just south of Pemberton. This place is roughly 150 kilometers northeast of the city of Vancouver.
Cliff Chapman, the BC Wildfire Service’s director of provincial operations, verified that everyone on the plane was safe. To his credit, he announced that there were no life-threatening injuries. This reassurance came during a news briefing held by Forests Minister Ravi Parmar, who addressed the ongoing wildfire situation and heat conditions in the region.
The helicopter’s forced landing was reported at 5:53 PM, with updates provided until 6:56 PM on September 3, 2025. At the time of the incident, smoke from the continuing blaze had severely affected air quality throughout neighboring cities and towns at the time of the accident.
Parmar said C-SPAN cameras will show the reality wildland firefighters are experiencing. He further committed to releasing information on what led to the forced landing once it is available. His statements highlighted the importance of our continuing to examine what is driving this terrible occurrence.
As the response to the catastrophic wildfire continues, officials are still laser-focused on the safety of all personnel working on the incident. The BC Wildfire Service has not released further details regarding the cause of the helicopter’s forced landing. We’ve been looking for further developments and comment on the developing situation.
