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Fire forces family out

A chimney fire in Kelowna forced five people from their home late Friday night.

The homeowner called 911 at about 11:15 p.m. to report smoke in the house above the fireplace, said Platoon Cpt. Steve Wallick with the Kelowna Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the residence on Springfield Road near Gerstmar Road and found a fire in the attic.

"There was a family of five home at the time and they all got out safely," said Wallick.

"Firefighters had to remove part of the ceiling and wall around the fire place to extinguish the fire. The home suffered moderate damage and the occupants have been displaced.

"A faulty or dirty chimney was the cause of the fire."

There were no injuries.

"The Kelowna Fire Department would like to remind everyone to clean and inspect their chimneys on a regular basis."



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