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Penticton Fire Department
Penticton grass fire highly visible as crews work to put it out
Smoke and flames are visible west of downtown Penticton and firefighters are on the scene.…
Man got feet caught in propeller in Penticton boating accident
PENTICTON – A man was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after getting his…
Fatal Penticton house fire deemed suspicious
PENTICTON – An early morning house fire in Penticton yesterday that resulted in the death…
Cyclist extricated from washout on KVR trail in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – A cyclist travelling a portion of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in the…
Penticton firefighters battle blaze at motel
PENTICTON – An investigation is underway into the cause of an early morning fire at…
Volunteer fire departments in B.C. still face training, cost challenges meeting new standards
Small volunteer fire departments around the province are facing higher costs and possible limits to…
Woman’s remains consumed in Penticton fire is unprecedented mystery for first responders
PENTICTON – It's difficult to talk about, write about and, probably to read about it,…
Firefighters fail to find body in burned down Penticton home
PENTICTON – The investigation that destroyed one Penticton residence and heavily damaged another turned into…
UPDATE: Search continues for woman missing in Penticton house fire
PENTICTON – A 94-year-old woman is missing after a massive house fire that spread to…
Three people hospitalized after boat crash on Okanagan Lake near Summerland
PENTICTON – A Trout Creek resident’s quick actions helped helped save two people after their…
Penticton firefighters called to rescue channel floaters at Green Mountain Road bridge… again
PENTICTON – Penticton Fire Department responded to another channel rescue today. Fire Chief Larry Watkinson…
UPDATE: West Bench wildfire in Penticton 100 per cent contained
PENTICTON – Fire crews have contained a wildfire in Penticton’s West Bench area. Ground crews…
UPDATE: Drowning in Okanagan River Channel
PENTICTON – A man pulled from the Okanagan River Channel in Penticton this afternoon has…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Penticton emergency and work crews continue to fight rising waters
PENTICTON – The busy days and anxious nights will continue for Penticton emergency personnel and…
Emergency crews rally to rescue hiker at Skaha Bluffs
PENTICTON – Penticton Search and Rescue along with Penticton Fire Department came to the aid…
Penticton’s newest firefighter breaking new ground at the firehall
PENTICTON – The newest member of the Penticton Fire Deparment has the distinction of being…
UPDATE: Penticton firefighters battle the elements as well as house fire
PENTICTON – Penticton firefighters are battling mother nature as well as a structure fire this…
Penticton Fire Department seeking donations for Okanagan Lake rescue craft
PENTICTON – The Penticton Fire Department is looking for $30,000 to help purchase of a…
Fires mar holiday weekend in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Penticton emergency personnel and Osoyoos firefighters responded to three fires over the Christmas…
Firefighters battle blazes and cold temperatures in Penticton, Kaleden
PENTICTON – Firefighters in Penticton and Kaleden spent several frigid hours answering calls to structure…
VIDEO: Penticton firefighters extinguish burning minivan
PENTICTON – Penticton firefighters battled a minivan fire in the city last night. Deputy chief…
Paddleboarder missing on Skaha Lake found safe and sound
PENTICTON – A woman reported overdue while out paddleboarding on Skaha lake was found safe…
Emergency plan works in Penticton garbage truck fire
PENTICTON – The crew of a Progressive Waste Solutions Penticton garbage truck learned the value…
New rescue craft on Skaha Lake means faster response time
PENTICTON – Skaha Lake is a safer playground today, following the acquisition and deployment of…