(JOHN MCDONALD / iNFOnews.ca)
January 30, 2023 - 8:24 AM
Four people suffered from smoke inhalation and were sent to hospital and three cats were sent to a veterinarian for treatment due to a house fire early this morning.
Kelowna Fire Department received multiple 911 calls at about 4:15 a.m. today, Jan. 30, reporting a house on fire in the 2200 block of Woodlawn Street.
Crews found a single-family home with heavy flame and smoke at the rear of the building, according to a fire department media release. The fire caused major damage to the house.
There was also moderate damage to two nearby properties, one of which was vacant.
Four fire engines, a rescue unit and a command vehicle responded to the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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