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RCMP building evacuated in Kelowna

Smoke and a bad electrical smell filled the RCMP building on Penno Road, Tuesday morning
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Fire crews were called to Penno Road Tuesday morning after smoke began to fill the RCMP dispatch centre.

According to Platoon Captain Kelly Stevens a strong electrical smell was reported just after 9:30 p.m. and the building was evacuated as a precaution.

“It turns out there was an issue with the HVAC system on the roof, there was no visible flame and only light smoke,” he said.

Crews used a ladder truck to get on the roof and investigate the issue.

Employees were able to return to work before 10:30 a.m.


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