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February 03, 2024 - 12:45 PM
There were two structure fires in Kelowna this morning, neither fire resulted in injury.
Kelowna Fire Department received the first call about a fire in the 1400 block of Gordon Drive around 8:30 a.m., according to a press release from KFD.
When the first crew of firefighters arrived they noticed smoke billowing from the eaves and rear of the structure. The first responders went to the back and found a small blaze which they quickly extinguished.
There were no occupants in the building at the time and firefighters set up ventilation to clear the smoke from the building.
No one was injured and the release does not say the fire was suspicious.
The second fire in the 1000 block of Ellis Street was called in at 10:30 a.m.
When fire crews arrived they saw smoke coming from the third floor and were informed the sprinkler system was activated. Fire fighters entered the building and found a smoldering mattress which they finished extinguishing.
No injuries were reported but there was some damage to the building.
The Kelowna Fire Department responded to both fires with 3 engines, 1 rescue unit, 1 safety unit and a command unit, for a total of 17 KFD personnel.
KFD wants to remind the public to regularly check smoke detectors.
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