Despite risk of encampment fires, City of Penticton has limited capacity to act | Page 891 | Unpublished
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Author: Klaudia Van Emmerik
Publication Date: January 21, 2026 - 21:28

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Despite risk of encampment fires, City of Penticton has limited capacity to act

January 21, 2026
According to the fire chief, crews have responded to fire-related calls at the encampment about 80 times since last March.


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The city said its new policy creates 'tolerance zones' on city-owned land, where encampments would be permitted if they meet certain safety rules.
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