Twelve-foot flames were reportedly seen rising from the corner of Highway 97 and 33, Friday night.
Shrubbery was seen ablaze about 100 metres from the Chevron gas station.
A gas station attendant told Capital News that they called 911 at about 8:05 p.m. and a city bylaw officer along with BC Ambulance quickly responded.
The flames fortunately did not spread but drew a large crowd. Fire crews arrived at about 8:20 p.m. and extinguished the flames.
No injuries were reported.
Those on scene said the blaze might have been started by a group of unsheltered people who may have been experiencing homelessness.
More to come.
Shrubbery fire Friday night on the corner of Highway 97 and 33 in #Kelowna pic.twitter.com/n6ShdjrPri
— Jen Zielinski (she/her) (@Jen_zee) February 24, 2024
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