A local state of emergency and evacuation order has been issued for homes near a construction site on Glenmore Road that was destroyed by fire earlier this week.
An evacuation order has been issued for properties within 100 meters of the property at the intersection of Glenmore Road and Union Avenue due to a crane which “poses a potential risk if it is structurally compromised or damaged”.
A map of the properties as part of an evacuation order is available at cordemergency.ca. The properties affected by the order are:
• Units 1-7, 115 Wyndham Crescent
• 129 Wyndham Crescent
• Units 123-131, 133 Wyndham Crescent
“We are working with the City of Kelowna, Emergency Management BC, WorkSafe BC, the Kelowna Fire Department, and professional engineers to assess the level of risk, determine the structural integrity of the crane, and resolve the situation as quickly as possible,” said Sandra Follack, Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program coordinator. “Public safety is our top priority and we work with the utmost caution to ensure the safety of our residents.”
The traffic closures also remain in force.
Glenmore Road will be closed between Cross and Scenic Road and Union Road, which will be closed between Wyndham Crescent and Valley Road.
The pedestrian paths on both streets will also be closed. The sidewalks on Glenmore between Cross and Scenic and on Union between Glenmore Road and Snowsell Street North will be closed.
The traffic in the area is diverted to connecting roads. Signage and staff help direct traffic.
The blocks remain in effect until further notice.
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