VIDEO: Firefighters battling Loco Amigos fire in Osoyoos
Video of the Osoyoos Fire Rescue-led battle to control the fire on Main St., Friday March 1.
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UPDATE: Loco Amigos fire contained Main St. open
The Main St. Osoyoos fire that claimed local business Loco Amigos appears largely under control with fire crews still on the scene pouring water onto the roof of the still smouldering building.
Tributes for man who lost his life in mobile home fire
Tributes have been flowing in for David Yanor who was the victim of a mobile home fire in Osoyoos in the early morning hours last Friday, Jan. 19.
UPDATED: Fire consumes mobile home leaving one fatality
An early morning fire at the Avalon Inn & Mobile Home Park destroyed one home and resulted in what the Times Chronicle understands is one fatality, but is awaiting confirmation from the RCMP.
Ye Olde Welcome Inn comes to a bitter end
An institution of Gallagher Lake since 1959, Ye Olde Welcome Pub, lay dormant after its closure on Jan 15, 2023 for reasons Mike Whittaker, former lease owner who ran the pub, says were out of his control.
Condolences pour in for family after loss
Condolences continue to pour in for the family of a man who died during a structure fire on Island Way Road on Dec. 15.
Fire destroys dog house
A dog’s house was destroyed by fire in Oliver last weekend.
Pocket Guide
‘Homeless camp’ burns in Oliver
A reported “homeless camp”on the former Forbes’ property near Station Street and Co-op Avenue in Oliver has burned to the ground.
Travel trailer destroyed by fire in Oliver
A travel trailer parked in a storage lot off Sawmill Road was destroyed by fire early this afternoon.
Riding mower starts fire
A riding mower fire was jumped on fast to prevent further spread in Oliver recently.
Mattress catches fire in ‘odd’ incident
“Odd for sure.”
Kids play firefighter, adults rock at OFD 100
While children got to play firefighter, adults danced to rock music at the Oliver Fire Department’s 100th anniversary on Saturday.
Controlled burn prompts fire call
Three piles of agricultural waste are being burned on top of Secrest Hill Road.
Fire in laundromat investigated
Combustible rags in a dryer is the suspected cause of the fire.
Pocket Guide
Dumpster fire now deemed accidental
A witness said he observed a man inside the bin prior to authorities arriving on scene.
Fire destroys SUV near Oliver
The driver managed to escape the vehicle, with no injuries reported.
Graham chief for another term
Children in Oliver call Bob Graham “Fireman Bob,” who has secured another term as chief.
Average response time six minutes for OFD
This year has been very busy for the Oliver Fire Department. Highlights include a helicopter crash and a major wildfire.
Firefighters extinguish smoking semi-trailer truck wheels
Osoyoos Fire Rescue was called to East Osoyoos today after multiple 911 calls were received over smoke emanating from the rear wheels of the semi-trailer truck.
Resident airlifted to Vancouver hospital after late-night apartment fire in Osoyoos
Times-Chronicle Staff An individual suffered severe burn injuries and was airlifted to Vancouver...
Fundraising efforts for Osoyoos family after son dies in house fire
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Both online and in-person fundraisers are aiming to...
Two dead after early morning condo fire in Penticton
Times-Chronicle Staff Two people are dead following an early morning condo fire in Penticton...
Osoyoos fire chief moving on
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After one year and three months on the job, the...