Glenrosa Fire May be Fully Contained Today
By 250 News
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 08:41 AM
West Kelowna, B.C.- The Glenrosa fire is now 80% contained and crews expect 100% containment later this morning. Fire suppression personnel are working to create a hand guard on the southern flank of the fire.
More people were allowed back in the their homes this morning, with the Gorman Mill and Gellatly Road area being taken off evacuation order, and being placed on Evacuation Alert.
The Rose Valley Dam fire is also 80% contained.
Fire crews will be working on containing the fire with heavy equipment and hand guard, and will be supported by helicopter bucketing. Evacuation orders and alerts remain in place.
The Terrace Mountain Fire is 30% contained, 100 firefighters are battling this blaze which is now 1055 hectares in size.
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Posted by: Oldun on July 22 2009 10:30 PM