Semi-trailers damaged in suspicious fire

A couple of semi-trailers sustained significant damage after a fire in Rutland this morning.

The Kelowna Fire Department’s dispatch centre received multiple 911 calls around 6:45 a.m. reporting a fire in the Stremel Road area.

Crews found two semi-trailers, which were parked beside each other, on fire in an industrial compound in the 700 block of McCurdy Road.

“The fire was quickly extinguished, but not before significant damage was caused to both trailers. The fire was contained to the trailers with no spread or damage to the surrounding properties,” said Platoon Captain John Kelly.

“The fire is deemed suspicious in nature and will be investigated by the RCMP,” Kelly stated.