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Crews douse motorhome fire on west side of Okanagan Lake

02.05.2026 22:54 1 min 1 source РУС
Penticton Western News ENG
Crews douse motorhome fire on west side of Okanagan Lake
Original source: Penticton Western News

On the evening of May 1, 2026, a motorhome caught fire on Westside Road. The blaze was contained before spreading to the forest, aided by a previous wildfire burn area from 2023. The owner was away, no injuries were reported, and the cause is preliminarily considered accidental. Police are investigating.

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Crews douse motorhome fire on west side of Okanagan Lake

02.05.2026 Penticton Western News ENG Original source

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