Overnight garage fire deemed suspicious, says Kelowna Fire Department

A suspicious overnight fire that damaged the garage and attic of a Kelowna home on Tuesday is being investigated.

The Kelowna Fire Department said no one was injured in the fire along the 3500 block of Reekie Road, which was first reported at 1:50 a.m.

When crews first arrived, heavy black smoke and flames could be seen extending from the garage of the one-storey residence.

The fire department said the fire was controlled and kept from extending into the house. It added that one resident and a dog got out safely.

Sixteen firefighters were on scene, along with four fire trucks.

The fire department said the cause of the fire is suspicious and that it’s being investigated by the RCMP.

Police were on scene Tuesday morning.

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