Structure fire under investigation

Fire crews from Kelowna and Lake Country responded to a structure fire in a commercial building this morning.

“At approximately 2:32 a.m., the Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) dispatch center received several 911 calls reporting visible flames, smoke and explosions coming from a commercial building in the 200 block of Tilley Road,” said Platoon Captain John F. Kelly of the KFD.

The first officer on scene reported flames and smoke showing between two structures that were approximately six feet apart.

“Crews were able to quickly extinguish the exterior fire and then gained access into the structure. The fire had migrated into the interior of the structure causing moderate damage. The interior fire was extinguish and the area checked for any fire extension,” stated Kelly.

The cause is undetermined at this time but is being investigated by KFD and RCMP investigators.

The Kelowna and Lake Country Fire Departments responded with five engines, two ladder trucks, rescue unit and a command vehicle.

RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and Fortis Electric also attended the scene.