A Penticton, B.C. heritage home was engulfed in flames on Monday afternoon.
Fire crews were called to the blaze in the 400 block of Lakeshore Drive just after 2:15 p.m.
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Footage from the scene shows heavy flames and a large plume of intense black smoke rising from the Warren House.
The structure was built in 1912 and had more recently been used as a bed and breakfast.
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The City of Penticton said the fire had been contained to the Warren House property.
A city spokesperson said emergency support services (ESS) will help anyone who has been displaced.
ESS is also working to determine if residents of a next-door apartment building require support.
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Late Monday afternoon, the city said fire crews remained on scene mopping up the blaze.
— with files from Yasmin Gandham
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