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Central Okanagan emergency crews douse garage fire at Sunset Ranch neighbourhood

On Wednesday, the Ellison Fire Department were called to a residential fire. Global News

Around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the Ellison Fire Department received multiple calls about thick smoke emanating from a garage in the Sunset Ranch Country Club neighbourhood.

When the first fire engine arrived at the scene, smoke was visible from the street.

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“We know the fire started in the garage,” said Chris Luehr, an Ellison Fire Department captain.

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“The investigation is still early, but it’s not suspicious at this point.”

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Thankfully, due to the house being located near a golf course, a fire hydrant was conveniently located outside the home, leading to a quick extinguish.

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Four engines in total were called to the fire.

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The department said no one was injured and occupants were not home during the fire.

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