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Fire crews take out the trash

The Kelowna Fire Dept. responded to a 911 call of a fire on a balcony at the Executive House at 737 Leon Avenue just before midnight Monday.

A passerby notice flickering light and called it in; when crews arrived they discovered a small fire in a garbage can on the 10th floor.

The fire was extinguished before it extended into the residence.

It is believed the fire was started by a smoker who discarded a still burning cigarette butt in the trash, subsequently causing the plastic garbage can to catch on fire.

Responding to the call were: three engines, one rescue vehicle, one command vehicle and a safety unit along with 17 personnel.

The Kelowna fire department would like to remind all residents that it’s time to test and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. 



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