Approximate location of the fire. (Photo Credit: Google Maps)
There are unconfirmed reports of a large house fire in Ellison on Sunday.
The fire is reported to have started before noon at Twin Creek Place, and Ellison Fire Department is attending. It appears that the house was completely engulfed in flames. Emergency crews have blocked off access to the scene and there are reports of fire crews having difficulties with the slippery road. Heavy black smoke was billowing and could be seen from the airport.
It is unknown if there are any injuries sustained in the fire. There are reports that everyone escaped the home unharmed, but emergency crews have yet to confirm this. Firefighters are still on the scene and a cause of the blaze is not yet known.
KelownaNow will be providing you with more details once they become available.
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