UPDATE: 10:52 a.m Little is left of a two-story apartment building at South Main and Dauphin avenues after a full-scale fire destroyed the new structure Thursday morning. Rob Trupp, Assistant Chief of the Penticton Fire Department, said the building was fully engulfed in flames upon arrival. “The initial operations were defensive and protective exposures on the north and south sides,” he said. Two engines responded with six firefighters and later added a third alarm call for additional support. “Excellent work by on-scene crews was able to keep the fire contained to the new construction building,” Trupp added. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation Trapp said city crews were called in to manage the ice build-up and slippery roads. Travelers have been asked to avoid the area this morning. The building was safely evacuated at 10:30 a.m. pending an investigation. Photo: Mike Biden ORIGINAL: 7:30am A large fire broke out this morning in the South Main Street area of Penticton. Penticton firefighters posted on Facebook that crews responded to the fire in the area of South Main and Dauphin Avenue. Morning commuters are urged to avoid the area if possible. The fire is believed to be on the site of some new semi-detached houses that were under construction. The blaze sent flames into the early morning sky. It is believed to have started shortly before 6:30am More details to follow. Photo: Linda Hansen
