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UPDATE: Fire dept. investigating fire that destroys Rutland home

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UPDATE:

The Kelowna Fire Department says it is investigating the house fire that took place on 365 Mallach Road at Highway 33 early Tuesday morning.

The fire dept., says it responded to several 911 calls at approximately 5 a.m., and when crews arrived at the scene, the two-storey home was fully involved.

Townhouses to the west were protected by crews while the fire was brought under control. No occupants were at home at the time of the fire and the structure sustained major damage.

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The fire dept., says it responded with four engines, a rescue unit and a command unit.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Firefighters are mopping up following a house fire early Tuesday morning.

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Crews were called to 365 Mallach Road at Highway 33 where they found the structure engulfed in flames.

Damage to the two-storey home is considerable.

There doesn’t appear to be anyone living in the residence.

More to come…

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