A South Okanagan home was engulfed in flames during a fire this week.
Fire officials said a call came in Thursday night, at around 10:23 p.m., about a dryer fire in a home across from Hillside Winery on Naramata Road in Penticton.
Upon arrival, the first crew realized the home had been significantly damaged and 21 firefighters launched a defensive attack to protect neighbouring properties.
The home appears to have been destroyed, but the fire was ultimately knocked down by midnight. Crews stayed till about 7 a.m. putting out hot spots.
“I was heading into town with my sister. The amazing firefighters were already on the scene but the house was already completely engulfed.” witness to the scene Minden Peterson said.
The fire is under investigation and no injuries were sustained.
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