Kelowna, Kamloops Fire Departments Extinguish Multiple Significant Fires

Fire crews in Kelowna successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the roof area of the Plaza 33 shopping centre in Rutland, which started outside near the tattoo shop and caused significant smoke inside the building. The plaza was temporarily closed for safety and ventilation, but stores such as Save-On-Foods have since reopened. In Kamloops, Fire Rescue crews quickly contained a fast-moving grass fire in the Mission Flats area near Victoria Street West, preventing damage to nearby homes. The fire was extinguished in under 20 minutes, with an investigation underway to determine the cause. Additionally, Kelowna Fire Department responded swiftly to a kitchen fire on Ethel Street caused by a stove incident, successfully putting out the blaze with no reported injuries. These incidents highlight the ongoing efforts of local fire departments to manage fire emergencies and protect communities.