Kelowna fire crews called out to burning barn

Kelowna Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a large structure fire on June Springs Road at 3 p.m. on Monday.

A barn at 4519 June Springs Road went up in flames and burned to the ground. Strong winds pushed the fire into the nearby trees and brush, Kelowna Fire Department said.

“Crews deployed along the North and South flanks to limit spread,” said KFD platoon captain Chris Zimmermann.

Both the fire department and BC Wildfire Service were at the scene. BCWS assisted with two helicopters and a ground crew.

KFD responded with four engine crews, four bush trucks, two water tenders and one command unit. There were 30 people tending to the blaze.

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The fire was approximately two hectares in size and was deemed held by the evening.

Crews remained on scene throughout the night extinguishing hot spots.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Kelowna Fire Dept responded with 4 Engine crews, 4 Bush trucks, 2 water Tenders, 1 Command unit and 30 personnel.