Emergency response initiated due to helicopter emergency landing close to Pemberton, as reported by BC Wildfire Service

In an unexpected turn of events, a helicopter carrying BC Wildfire Service firefighters was forced to make an emergency landing near Pemberton late Wednesday morning. The exact location of the forced landing remains undisclosed.

The helicopter was responding to one of several active wildfires in the area. Fortunately, all individuals on board are accounted for with no serious injuries reported. The aircrew and firefighters from BC Wildfire Service are safe.

Smoke was seen coming from a mountainside near Pemberton, but the status of the wildfire(s) the crew was responding to remains undisclosed. No updates have been given about the ongoing wildfire situation near Pemberton.

The Transportation Safety Board has been notified of the incident, and the Sea-to-Sky RCMP described the situation as "unfolding." The public was urged to keep clear of the Airport Road area.

Emergency partners are working to evacuate the individuals from the forced landing site, but no further details about the evacuation process have been provided. No further details about the cause of the aviation incident have been provided either.

The helicopter was carrying an initial attack crew, typically a three-to-four-person unit. They were accompanied by members of the Canadian military after the forced landing.

The Sea-to-Sky RCMP has not provided any further details about their role in the incident. As the situation develops, more information is expected to be released.

Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding story. In the meantime, we urge everyone to stay safe and follow all evacuation orders and advisories.

Emergency response initiated due to helicopter emergency landing close to Pemberton, as reported by BC Wildfire Service