Cause of death unknown

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a mobile home fire that left one man dead.

Firefighters responded to the blaze at Lake City Homes Estates just after 5 a.m. on Sunday to find the mobile home engulfed in flames.

A deceased man was found inside the home while firefighters battled the blaze.

“RCMP continue to maintain security of the fire scene as serious crimes, forensics and fire investigators with the RCMP examine the scene alongside the coroner and fire investigators with the Kelowna Fire Department,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.

Neighbour Kevin Cutting said he first saw the fire in a glass reflection across the street.

He ran a few metres down the road, called 911 and alerted surrounding neighbours of the fire.

“The firefighters kicked the front door in, and it folded and it was like the whole door, just poof … and it was gone,” he said. “I couldn’t believe ... the place just lit up.”

Cutting said it was shortly after that the roof collapsed on firefighters, injuring three.

The cause of death is still unknown and being investigated.

Residents living at Lake City Homes Estates said they didn't know much about the man living at the residence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.