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May 20, 2026
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Penticton encampment fire sparks renewed safety concerns
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Article Excerpt
A weekend fire at the Fairview homeless encampment in Penticton, B.C., has renewed concerns about public safety and prompted more calls for immediate action to mitigate the risks. On Saturday evening, fast-moving flames erupted at the site along a busy stretch of Highway 97. Black plumes of smoke billowed in the sky while sounds of exploding propane tanks filled the air. “It was actually very alarming,” said Jenifer Stewart, who happened to be driving by at the time. “I was actually concerned that there was going to be an explosion and really felt like the cars needed to be out of the proximit…
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