By Times Chronicle Staff
Osoyoos Fire Rescue (OFR) responded to a structure fire in the industrial area on Monday Dec. 2, rolling four apparatus and 16 firefighters to the emergency call which was received at 10:52 p.m.
“Upon the arrival of the Command Vehicle, we discovered a two story, residential/commercial structure with smoke and fire showing,” the OFR said in a social media post.
“On arrival of the first Engine, Firefighters stretched lines to contain the fire to the room of origin. Crews were able to make their way through the structure to extinguish the blaze and conduct searches.”
Once the scene was cleared, crews and equipment were back in the firehall to resume service by 3:30 a.m.
