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House fire in Kelowna’s Black Mountain area sparked by candle

File photo of a Kelowna fire truck. Global News

A candle left unattended in a Black Mountain area home offered a less than soothing experience Thursday.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday, a bedroom of a single-family home located in 1400 block of Mine Hill Lane in Kelowna’s Black Mountain area, was called in to the dire department.

John Kelly, Kelowna Fire Department platoon captain, said that crews entered the home and discovered a small fire on the dresser in the front bedroom.

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Penticton Fire Department understaffed and overworked

“The fire was quickly extinguished,” Kelly said, adding later, “Please remember to exercise caution when using candles and not leave them unattended.”

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“The home was then ventilated of residual smoke. Damage was contained to the bedroom. The fire was accidental, and there were no injuries to report.”

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Three engines, a rescue unit, a command vehicle and 17 personnel were dispatched to the fire.

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