News Items tag as: Penticton Fire Department

Woman's remains consumed in Penticton fire is unprecedented mystery for first responders
October 19, 2017 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - It's difficult to talk about, write about and, probably to read about it, but the complete loss of human remains in a fatal fire in Penticton last week remains a mystery to everyone involved.
Dinner interrupted at Theo's Restaurant as chimney fire erupts
January 12, 2017 - 7:50 PM

PENTICTON - Restaurant patrons in a well known downtown Penticton restaurant had their meals interrupted for a short period this evening.
Carmi residents discuss fire protection services with City of Penticton
January 06, 2017 - 1:30 PM

PENTICTON - Residents of Upper Carmi expressed interest in fire protection services provided through the Penticton Fire Department at a recent meeting hosted by Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen director Tom Siddon.
Tractor trailer rollover in Penticton slows traffic on Highway 97
July 27, 2016 - 11:36 AM

PENTICTON - A semi rollover on Highway 97 in Penticton early this morning backed up traffic as crews worked to clean up the crash scene.
Penticton dealt in good faith with former fire chief: City
July 22, 2016 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton followed the rules when it terminated its former fire chief, according to its response to a civil claim filed by former Penticton Fire Chief Wayne Williams.
Fire at apartment building in downtown Penticton
June 04, 2016 - 10:43 AM

PENTICTON – Fires crews made short work of a fire in an apartment in a six-storey building in downtown Penticton last night.
Penticton firefighters douse car fire
December 28, 2015 - 1:40 PM

PENTICTON - Firefighters were called to downtown Penticton this afternoon to put out a car fire.
Arson suspected in one of two fires to break out in Penticton overnight
December 08, 2015 - 10:42 AM

PENTICTON - Officials are investigating after two recent blazes in the city — one that caused an explosion in an industrial area last night and a suspicious one at a local grocery store early this morning.
Explosions rock industrial area in Penticton
December 08, 2015 - 7:58 AM

PENTICTON - Emergency personnel responded to a series of explosions in a Penticton industrial area yesterday evening.
Penticton firefighters called to garage fire
November 27, 2015 - 8:20 AM

PENTICTON - Penticton firefighters were called to a garage fire early this morning, Nov. 27.
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