Skip to content

Kelowna PetSmart evacuated due to ‘glowing red transformer’

Fire crews quickly responded, shutting off power to the transformer
24519423_web1_fire-truck-stock
The Kelowna Fire Department evacuated a PetSmart along Harvey Avenue on Sunday afternoon. (Files)

Fire crews evacuated a Kelowna PetSmart on Sunday afternoon after a glowing red transformer was spotted inside the building.

Firefighters quickly turned off power to the transformer upon their arrival at 2024 Harvey Avenue just after 4 p.m.

The Kelowna Fire Department and FortisBC crews remain on scene.

The Capital News has reached out to the Kelowna Fire Department for more information.

READ MORE: Wildfire sparked west of Penticton thought to be human-caused

Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: michael.rodriguez@kelownacapnews.com


@michaelrdrguez
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.