Shed fire ignites nearby grass

An extension cord is believed to have been the cause of a shed fire in Kelowna Sunday afternoon.

At about 2:25 p.m., the Kelowna Fire Department responded to multiple 911 reports of a shed on fire in the 1300 Block of Gibson Road.

The first arriving officer reported smoke and flames coming from the a 10′ x 14′ outdoor wooden shed.

Crews quickly knocked down the fire and a fire that was starting to burn surrounding tall dry grass up a embankment.

The structure was a complete loss.

There were no injuries.

“The fire is not suspicious in nature. It appears fire was caused by a incorrectly used extension cord,” said Kelly Stephens, platoon captain.

“The Kelowna Fire Department would like to remind residents to use the correct size extension cords and not to plug more items than the cord can service,” Stephens added.