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Suspicious house fire in Kelowna

A Bernard Avenue house fire has been deemed suspicious. Global News

A Monday morning fire in Kelowna has been deemed suspicious.

Around 4:40 a.m., a structure fire at 1826 Bernard Ave. was reported to emergency services by multiple witnesses, the fire department said.

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“First arriving officer reported visible flames around the front entrance of the residence,” said Chris Zimmermann, Platoon Captain, in a press release.

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“The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage to the exterior of the home and a small extension into the attic.”

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Zimmerman said the fire is deemed suspicious at this time and is currently under investigation by RCMP and Kelowna Fire Department to determine a cause.

 

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