Kelowna Fire Department rushes to put out afternoon house fire

This afternoon the Kelowna Fire Department received reports of smoke coming from the eavestrough of a residential home in Rutland.

Around 3 pm, crews arrived in the 500 block of Dougal Road South in Kelowna and confirmed there was an active fire in the attic of the home.

Occupants of the house had already evacuated the building before first responders arrived, and no injuries were reported.

The fire was quickly extinguished with an interior attack by the engine company, with damages limited to the kitchen and attic area.

Three engines, a command unit, and a rescue truck along with RCMP, BCAS and Fortis BC were dispatched to the scene.

The fire is currently under investigation but is not deemed suspicious.

The Kelowna Fire Department added: “Having a family fire evacuation plan can save lives.”