Andrea's Okanagan News & Beyond

05/28/2026

The City of Penticton has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) due to the ongoing incident at 453 Green Avenue.The City of Penticton has declared a local state of emergency in order to issue an evacuation order for 10 properties. The 10 properties are located at 435, 402, 410, 420, 430, 4...

05/28/2026

Early Reports Mention Embers

05/28/2026

🚧Traffic Update for 1045 am:
Highway 97 is now open with single lane traffic in each direction.

🚌BC Transit Update:
The #3 route detour remains in effect (ongoing from Green Avenue construction). The new bus stops impacted today are South of Lee Avenue on Skaha Lake Road.

✈️Airport Update:
Flying out of Penticton Airport today? Or picking someone up?
Please allow extra time due to area road closures and delays.
Flights are operating as usual.

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Last Traffic Update:

Please be advised, Highway 97 remains closed due to last night's fire. A traffic update will be provided as more information becomes available.

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05/28/2026

https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/616688/Multiple-Fire-Crews-responding-to-massive-fire-at-Penticton-estate-on-Green-Avenue #616688

Penticton Fire Crews responding to massive fire at Old Kampe estate on Green Avenue

05/28/2026

⛔️ - The highway is closed in both directions at Green Ave due to a structure fire in the area. Watch for traffic control.

05/28/2026

Update as of 1:12 a.m. May, 28: Police and Fire are reminding motorists and pedestrian’s to please stay clear of the area to allow emergency crews to respond.

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Update as of 11:10 p.m. May, 27:🚨🚨The City is actively monitoring a structure fire on Green Avenue. Fire and emergency crews are on scene and responding. Public safety remains the City’s priority, and residents are asked to avoid the area to allow emergency operations to continue.

Further updates will be provided as information is confirmed.idnts