An electrical fire has broken out near BC Hydro infrastructure, affecting customers in West Kelowna.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 22
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What happened
An electrical fire has broken out near BC Hydro infrastructure, affecting customers in West Kelowna.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Evacuees are seeking temporary accommodation in the Westbank and West Kelowna area.Sub-event
- Live electrical wires are hampering ground crew access to a fire near BC Hydro infrastructure.Sub-event
Electrical fire near BC Hydro infrastructure impacting power customers in West Kelowna.1 source
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The entities involved
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Westbank
business
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BC Hydro
Crown corporation in British Columbia, Canada
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West Kelowna
city in the Regional District of Central Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
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