Firefighters Making Progress in West Kelowna
By 250 News
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 11:39 AM
Kelowna, B.C.- The Terrace Mountain fire near Fintry has grown to more than 1,000 hectares. The good news is, it is not threatening any structures at this time. The fire is 20% contained and crews will be using heavy equipment to contain the flames. Helicopters will provide support to the ground crews. There are 70 firefighters, 8 helicopters and 5 pieces of heavy equipment working on this blaze.
Meantime, the Glenrosa fire in West Kelowna is 40% contained and has been re-mapped at 303 hectares. Evacuation orders remain in effect for some areas, but 6,000 people were allowed back to their residences earlier today. There are 140 firefighters, 10 helicopters and 2 pieces of heavy equipment working on this blaze.
Rose Valley Reservoir fire has been remapped at 107 hectares. This fire is now 20% contained. There are 40 firefighters, 10 pieces of heavy equipment and 4 helicopters providing air support on this fire. Evacuation orders have been issued for some residents in the area.
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