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In The Line of Fire 1960 - 1970
$1,000,000 BLAZE DESTROYS
FOUR K.G.E. PACKINGHOUSES
March 14, 1961
The fire was discovered at 6:25 am at the Growers Exchange Packinghouses.
More than 100 Fire Fighters battled to save the structures.
The Laurel Building was saved by creating a water barrier between the buildings.
Light rain and no wind throughout the day prevented further losses.
This wasn’t just a fire...it was part of Kelowna’s economy turning into ashes.
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