Evacuation at Orchard Park Shopping Center after ‘unknown’ smell – Okanagan | 24CA News
Shoppers at Orchard Park Shopping Center in Kelowna, B.C., had a scare Monday after they had been evacuated because of an unknown odor within the meals court docket space.
Kelowna Fire Department crews had been dispatched round 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon for studies of individuals with burning eyes, sore throats and coughing.
When officers arrived, they reported quite a few individuals outdoors the mall with safety.
Orchard Park safety employees had already evacuated the meals court docket earlier than the fireplace division arrived.
Once hearth crews had been on the scene, they decided that it was attainable somebody had discharged bear or pepper spray.
Kelowna RCMP was notified of the incident and there have been no studies or requests for medical help wanted on the scene.
Ventilation followers had been set as much as clear the air within the space and after it was ventilated, clients had been allowed to re-enter the mall.
Fire crews responded with two engines and a command car with 9 personnel.
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