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Family escapes North Okanagan house fire

Early morning blaze destroys home, damages neighbours house
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A family of four was able to escape a fire before it destroyed their home early Tuesday morning.

Firefighters from Coldstream and Lavington were called to the fire in the 8500 block of Kalavista Drive around 4:30 a.m. March 29.

Everyone in the home got out safely and no pets were lost. But a neighbouring home did suffer some damage.

Firefighters said the blaze was fully involved when they arrived, with flames shooting through the roof.

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Roger Knox

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I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.
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