Crews actioning the industrial fire in West Kelowna (photo courtesy of West Kelowna Fire Rescue)

By Liam Verster

Industrial Fire

UPDATE: Crews still extinguishing hot spots at industrial building fire

Aug 21, 2024 | 11:05 AM

UPDATE: 1:41 p.m. Aug. 21

Firefighters remain on the scene of a fire at an industrial building that started Wednesday morning.

West Kelowna Fire Rescue said the firefighters on the scene at the building near Stevens and Industrial Roads were extinguishing hot spots and conducting salvage and overhaul activities.

As of the latest update, the fire was still smoldering in areas that could not be accessed by an excavator that was brought in to assist with demolition of the building.

Fire Chief Jason Brolund said he expected crews to remain on the scene for several hours Thursday afternoon to ensure the hot spots are actioned and the fire is fully extinguished.

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The scene was deemed safe though and people who were evacuated from nearby buildings were able to return.

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation but there were no other injuries associated with this fire.

An investigation into the cause was ongoing, though West kelowna Fire Rescue stated early indications show it to be accidental and related to the industrial process at the manufacturing facility.

– Original Story —

West Kelowna Fire Rescue continued to battle an industrial fire shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Fire Chief Jason Brolund said the fire in an industrial manufacturing building near Stevens and Industrial Roads were being actioned by fire apparatus and crews from all stations.

The building on fire is used for heavy manufacturing and there are compressed gas cylinders around the site, so crews are working with the company to make sure those cylinders are moved away from the fire scene.

The RCMP had also tactically evacuated surrounding buildings.

No residential structures were at risk as of last update, and the fire department asked people to stay out of the area until the fire has been extinguished.