Another reason to quit smoking

KELOWNA — Another reason to quit smoking for a Kelowna resident who nearly set his apartment on fire.

Kelowna fire fighters were called to the Executive House apartment complex on Leon Avenue shortly before midnight Monday where they found a small fire burning on a balcony of the 10th floor.

Fortunately a passerby noticed the flickering flames and called 911.

Crews managed to extinguish the fire before it spread into the residence.

The cause of the fire — a cigarette thrown in a trash can.

There were no injuries.