A 40' motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in Glenmore Wednesday morning. Credit: Steve Beskidny / Global Okanagan (with permission)

Overturned candle burns down motorhome in Glenmore

KELOWNA – An overturned candle completely destroyed a motorhome in Glenmore this morning.

The owner of the 40-foot motorhome was inside when the fire started just before 11 a.m. today, Nov. 25, on Rojem Road, but managed to escape.

The reisdent was taken to hospital for minor smoke inhalation.

An overturned candle is being blamed for the fire.

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Adam Proskiw

Adam has lived in B.C. most of his life. He was born in the Caribou, grew up in the Okanagan, went to university on Vancouver Island and worked as a news photographer in Vancouver. His favourite stories incorporate meaningful photography and feature interesting, passionate locals. He studied writing at UVic and photojournalism in California. He loves talking tractors, dogs and cameras and is always looking for a good story.


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