Evacuation at Orchard Park Purchasing Heart after ‘unknown’ odor – Okanagan

Customers at Orchard Park Shopping Center in Kelowna, B.C., had a scare Monday after they have been evacuated as a consequence of an unknown odor within the meals court docket space.

Kelowna Fireplace Division crews have been dispatched round 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon for experiences of individuals with burning eyes, sore throats and coughing.

When officers arrived, they reported quite a few individuals exterior the mall with safety.

Orchard Park safety employees had already evacuated the meals court docket earlier than the fireplace division arrived.

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As soon as fireplace crews have been on the scene, they decided that it was doable somebody had discharged bear or pepper spray.

Kelowna RCMP was notified of the incident and there have been no experiences or requests for medical support wanted on the scene.

Air flow followers have been set as much as clear the air within the space and after it was ventilated, clients have been allowed to re-enter the mall.

Fireplace crews responded with two engines and a command car with 9 personnel.

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