Fire crews are still investigating what caused a serious blaze in Summerland Wednesday night.
Firefighters were called to the home at around 7 p.m.
The owner wasn’t home but received a call his house was on fire. By the time he arrived flames were shooting through the roof.
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While investigators are still trying to pinpoint the cause of the fire, early indications are that it was electrical in nature. They believe the fire started in the garage.
A Summerland firefighter was injured on-site, dislocating his shoulder after slipping on ice.
Damage to the home is extensive but the owner has insurance.
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