MEDIA ADVISORY

FRIDAY AUGUST 29^TH 3:30 P.M.          

DATE___August 29_________________PAGES______1_____________________(INCL. THIS PAGE)

SUBJECT____PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY_____

SENT BY:__Karen Cairns________________________________TIME___3:30 p.m.______________

SPECIAL NOTES:

SAFETY ADVISORY

The public is asked to stay out of all fire-impacted areas.

EXTREME DANGER exists due to the instability of trees, which could topple silently and without any warning.

Trees may appear to be healthy and undamaged, yet they could be burned from the roots right up through the centre of the trunk causing them to fall in seconds.

In addition, tree roots are burning two feet below ground and hot spots could still flare.

Fire fighting crews from Forestry and the Kelowna Fire Department are still working to mop up hot spots and flare ups. People who do not absolutely need to be in the affected areas may impede the fire fighting efforts.

PARENTS SHOULD EXPLAIN THESE HAZARDS TO CHILDREN AND TELL THEM TO STAY AWAY FROM THE FIRE-AFFECTED AREAS.