A six-storey condominium under construction on Truswell and Capozzi roads caught on fire today near the Hotel Eldorado in South Kelowna at approximately 11:30 A.M.
The building was uninhabited at the time however all residents on Truswell have been evacuated along with the Mission Shores Lakeside Resort.
The majority of the building under construction has collapsed due to the fire which also spread to adjacent buildings, including the roof of Waters Edge at 3865 Truswell Rd, and adjacent units of the Walnut Grove Motel.
The upper floors of Waters Edge have been heavily damaged - crews were attacking the blaze with water from a boat in Mission Creek.
Evacuees are being directed to the Salvation Army, 1480 Sutherland Ave, where Emergency Support Services are set up.
People are being asked to stay clear of the area as it remains under restricted access.
There's no indication at this time what might have sparked the blaze - but witnesses in the area say there was roofing work on-going in the building under construction.