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Reports of Kelowna house fire with entrapment unfounded, man arrested

The report prompted a large response by emergency crews
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Man arrested at home on Byrne Avenue. (Michael Rodriguez - Capital News)

Fire crews, RCMP and BC Ambulance rushed to a home on Byrns Road Monday afternoon following a report of a fire.

The initial call, which came in about 4 p.m., also stated a person was trapped inside the burning home.

Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered there was no fire at the home and no one was trapped.

Several 911 calls were dropped in relation to this incident.

The report of the home on fire prompted a large response from the RCMP.

RCMP arrested one person at the scene.

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