The owner of Osoyoos adventure company Loco Amigos thanked firefighters and the community after his shop was gutted by fire on Friday.
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Fire broke out at Loco Amigos on Friday afternoon, March 1. Flames quickly spread, engulfing the colourful adventure and tattoo business at 8521 Main Street.
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Osoyoos Fire had to call in Oliver and Anarchist Mountain fire departments to help and also prevent as much damage to neighbouring businesses. Sharing walls with Loco Amigos is Hem Z Old Skool Cafe to the west and Unity Clothing on the other side to the east.
The full damage to those buildings is not known at this time.
Osoyoos Fire also took to its Facebook page to thank neighbouring fire departments and its own volunteer firefighters for all their efforts that day, saying sa国际传媒榯hey are so proud to call this community home.sa国际传媒
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The Town of Osoyoos has issued a water quality advisory for residents due to the firesa国际传媒檚 impact on the water system. Until the town says otherwise, people should boil their water for one minute before using or using alternative sources of water.