On Wednesday night, a major fire broke out in Penticton, impacting a long-term care home under construction. Our Summerland crews were quickly called upon to assist in the emergency response, deploying two of our fire trucks to the scene.

We are proud of the strong cooperation between fire departments across the region. In situations like this, mutual aid is essential and makes a real difference in protecting our communities. 

This incident is also a reminder of the importance of continued investment in emergency equipment and vehicles. These resources not only serve Summerland but also strengthen the region’s overall response capacity when every second counts.