Evacuation Order remains in place for crane collapse incident area
News Release No. 4, Kelowna, B.C. – Outside experts are being brought in to continue the meticulous work on the disassembly and removal of the collapsed crane in downtown Kelowna. While this work progresses, the Evacuation Order will remain in effect for the affected area.
The Evacuation Order remains in effect for the following addresses:
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1450 Bertram St |
105, 1449 St. Paul St |
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1464 Bertram St |
106 1449 St. Paul St |
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1468 Bertram St |
200 1449 St. Paul St |
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1476 Bertram St |
200A 1449 St. Paul St |
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1488 Bertram St |
201 1449 St. Paul St |
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1441 St. Paul St |
202 1449 St. Paul St |
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100, 1449 St. Paul St |
203 1449 St. Paul St |
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101, 1449 St. Paul St |
203A 1449 St. Paul St |
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204 1449 St. Paul St |
200 1461 St. Paul St |
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204A 1449 St. Paul St |
1471 St. Paul St |
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100 1461 St. Paul St |
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The incident area is still considered unsafe and unstable. The experts will assess and action the technically complicated removal of the remaining sections of the collapsed crane which pose a risk. Every effort is being made to ensure that is it completed as safely and efficiently as possible and it is not anticipated that the Evacuation Order will be lifted before Monday, July 19.
The public is asked to respect any remaining road/sidewalk closures, fencing and signage to allow crews and emergency personnel to perform their duties.
Any new information will be released as it becomes available.
For up-to-date information on the situation, including a map, and to sign up for e-updates, visit cordemergency.ca.
Information will also be provided via twitter.com/CO_Emerg and facebook.com/CORDEmergency.
