Vehicle fire spreads to West Kelowna building

WEST KELOWNA – One person is in the care of the BC Ambulance Service after a vehicle fire spread to a nearby building.

Jason Brolund, West Kelowna Fire Rescue fire chief, said crews were dispatched to reports of a vehicle fire on Highway 97 and Bartley Road shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. While en route to the blaze, Brolund said the crew was advised that the fire had spread to an adjacent building.

"When crews from the Westbank station arrived, they found a vehicle and building on fire," Brolund said. "Crews from Lakeview Heights assisted with a quick knockdown of the fire."

West Kelowna Fire Rescue, supported by Glenrosa and Rose Valley crews, the RCMP and BC Hydro, kept the blaze outside of the building.

"The vehicle had left the highway and come to rest against the building before catching on fire," Brolund said. "A single patient is in care of BC Ambulance Service."

Firefighters remained on scene overnight Sunday.

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