Union townhouse fire and resulting crane hazard
City of Kelowna
Accordions
The fire damaged crane at the construction site on Glenmore Road and Union Ave has been safely demobilized and the area is now deemed safe. As a result, the traffic closures put in place along Glenmore Road on April 6 have been lifted.
The related evacuation order for sixteen properties in the area has been rescinded and the residents whose homes were not affected by the fire will be able to return to their homes later this evening. The local state of emergency order put in place for the area has also been rescinded.
Evacuation Order Rescinded
The evacuation order for the following properties has been rescinded as of April 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. PST.
- Units 1 – 7, 115 Wyndham Crescent
- 129 Wyndham Crescent
- Units 123 – 131, 133 Wyndham Crescent
Union townhouse fire and resulting crane hazard
Related Updates
News Release No. 1, Kelowna, B.C. – A local state of emergency and evacuation order has been issued for properties within a 300 ft radius of the construction site at the intersection of Glenmore Road…