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Fire quickly extinguished in Penticton’s industrial area

File photo.
File photo. Courtesy: Penticton Fire Department

A fire broke out in Penticton’s industrial area on Saturday but was quickly contained.

The City of Penticton said the blaze happened at Peerless Limited, which builds trailers for the forestry, oilfield and construction sectors.

Residents were asked to avoid the area while the Penticton Fire Dept. responded to the incident.

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The Okanagan’s fire danger rating is at three on a scale of five.

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