West Kelowna firefighters had to evacuate two dogs and a cat while they worked on the fire. Marshall Jones - Managing Editor

West Kelowna crews douse fire at duplex

WEST KELOWNA – Firefighters quickly dealt with a small fire at a duplex in West Kelowna this morning.

Crews were called to the fire at about 11:10 a.m. today, Dec. 21, at a home in the 3300 block of McMillan Road in Glenrosa.

West Kelowna firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze in a wall likely sparked by an electric heater.

A man, woman, two dogs and a cat made it out of the home safely.

%%embed1%%

To contact a reporter for this story, email Marshall Jones or call 250-718-2724 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.

We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. 

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.

Leave a Reply

Tags
Howard Alexander

Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

Related Articles