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(UPDATE: May 19, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m.)
The KFD responded to a call at 12:15 p.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a hedge on fire in the 2200 block of Richter St. Multiple 911 calls followed as the large plume of smoke was visible from many parts of the city.
The first arriving officer reported that approximately 20 feet of cedar hedge had been consumed by fire. The fire had been mostly extinguished by the residence using two garden hoses and fire extinguishers.
KFD crews completed the extinguishment checked for extension and overhauled the area. The damage was contained to the hedge.
The cause of the fire was deemed accidental in nature.
Kelowna Fire Department responded with one Engine and a Bush unit.
We would like to remind residence that open burning within Kelowna in prohibited.
(UPDATE: May 19, 2018 @ 1:28 p.m.)
The Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) has confirmed that the source of heavy smoke coming from the Pandosy area this afternoon was a small bush fire.
One fire truck responded and was able to put out the fire, which started on Richter Street, quickly. How it started is not known at this time, but the KFD said it was a minor fire.
(Original Story)
NowMedia is receiving reports of heavy smoke in downtown Kelowna this afternoon.
A NowMedia reporter is on their way to the scene. NowMedia is reaching out to the Kelowna Fire Department for more information.
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— Matt Worona (@mattworona) May 19, 2018
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