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UPDATE: 2:20 p.m. Oct. 12
A 94-year old woman is still missing after a house fire destroyed one home and jumped to the neighbours house.
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The B.C. Coroner told the Penticton Western News that they have not started an investigation into the matter.
UPDATE: 10:30 p.m.
A three alarm fire has completely destroyed a house at 3923 Lakeside Rd. and spread the flames to the neighbouring residence.
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The full complement of the Penticton Fire Department battled the blaze that was called in at 6:15 p.m. Watkinson said the primary structure where the fire was started is completely destroyed. Strong winds and the close proximity between the residences caused challenges for the firefighters.
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The chief said with a quick response time of four minutes, the primary structure was already fully involved from top to bottom when they arrived on scene.
Debris from the fire was transporting 150 metres away so firefighters were scouting Skaha Lake marina and the neighbouring park to make sure spot fires did not start.
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UPDATE: 8:30 p.m.
An elderly woman is still missing after her home was destroyed in a fire Wednesday evening.
The fire collapsed the first home before spreading to a nearby house, destroying it as well.
Richard Ouellet is visiting from Calgary and was riding his bike along the beach when he first saw the blaze.
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He said the winds spread the fire to the next home, which fire crews fought valiantly to save.
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Like the neighbours below, Ouellet is worried about the woman who lived in the home that collapsed during the fire.
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At least two homes were destroyed in the blaze and the cause is currently unknown.
Firefighters on scene say they have not been able to locate the elderly homeowner.
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UPDATE: 7:35 p.m.
At least two structures have been destroyed in a violent house fire Wednesday evening.
Sebastian Bade lives just three houses over from the blaze and saw the fire first spark at about 6:30 p.m.
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He says an elderly woman in her mid-90s occupied the home where the fire started and neighbours are concerned for her well being.
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The elderly occupant of the initial home is still missing according to firefighters on scene.
More to come.
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UPDATE: 7:15 p.m.
At least one home has reportedly been destroyed in the blaze.
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ORIGINAL: 7 p.m.
Fire crews are battling a destructive blaze near Skaha Lake Marina Wednesday evening.
The fire is reportedly burning in two homes.
A large plume of smoke and a red glow can be seen from across the lake.
Lakeside Road is closed in both directions just after Brantford Avenue as crews fight the blaze.
The Western has a reporter on the way to the scene.
More to come.
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