Fire ignites in Glenmore area of Kelowna

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EARLIER: An evacuation alert has been issued for 933 properties because of a grassfire in the Glenmore area of Kelowna.

The fire sparked to life near Yates Court and Ballou Road.

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations issued the alert at approximately 2:30 p.m., roughly 90 minutes after the fire started. Emergency Operations says the alert is a precautionary measure.

The alert is for properties who access the Wilden area via Rio, Upper Canyon or Union Road.

Emergency Operations says affected residents should be ready to leave their homes at a moment’s notice. They should be prepared to be away from their home for an extended period of time, make arrangements for pets and pack essential items such as medicines and important documents,.

When the fire broke out just before 1 p.m., fire crews called it a rank three fire and that it was quickly spreading.

Emergency Operations said it didn’t know how large the fire was, but that firefighters and air support were battling the blaze.

Also, Emergency Operations says emergency personnel are requesting that the public:

Avoid the Yates Road area so emergency responders can effectively perform their duties, please alternate routes for your commute.

Please only call 911 in case of emergency
For up-to-date information on the situation, including a map, and to sign up for e-updates, visit CORDemergency.ca
Information will also be provided via facebook.com/CORDEmergency

by James Peters / Global Okanagan

Fire ignites in Glenmore area of Kelowna

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