Rutland hedge fire suspicious

KELOWNA — The flames were huge but the damage was minimal following a hedge fire in Rutland.

The incident happened late Sunday night in front of a townhouse complex on Highway 33 at Davie Road.

Area residents called 9-1-1 as the flames destroyed a 50 foot section of the hedge. Some nearby wooden fences were also damaged.

Witness Austin Fergason says neighbours report hearing fireworks going off shortly before the fire started.

Kelowna firefighters say the cause is suspicious.

The file has been turned over to the RCMP.