Abandoned Kelowna home damaged in fire

An abandoned two-storey Kelowna home was severely damaged in a Thursday night fire of yet-to-be-determined origin.

Jarret Dais, platoon captain of the Kelowna fire department, said crews arrived at the Dougall Road address to find a “fully involved abandoned building.”

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Dais said the fire started on the building’s bottom floor and spread through to the roof but the flames were knocked down shortly after the first three engines arrived.

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Crews were awaiting the power to be disconnected to enter the building and do an inspection.

More to come.