From the Williams Lake Tribune: The Williams Lake (B.C.) Fire Department recently acquired a sprinkler protection unit to protect structures in the wildland-urban interface.

The trailer unit can protect between 30 and 40 structures at one time. It contains two 2,500-gallon water bladders, 100 regular sprinkler heads, 30 rooftop sprinkler heads, 9,000 feet of hose, four gas-powered pumps and a generator.

The unit is intended to be deployed on or near structures in interface areas to protect them from wildfires by raising humidity levels and maintaining moisture. Read the entire article here.