Smoking materials are to blame for a townhouse fire in Kelowna Wednesday afternoon, according to the Kelowna Fire Department.
Fire crews arrived at the home shortly after 1 p.m. to find smoke rising from one of the units in the 3000 block of Walnut Road.
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The occupants had already vacated the structure, according to Kelly Stephens, Platoon Captain.
The fire was on the first floor in one unit of a five-row complex.
One adult has been placed in the care of Emergency Social Services due to the heavy damage to the home.
A neighbouring unit sustained light smoke damage.
The incident was an opportunity to remind the public to check smoke detectors regularly.
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