Firefighters save home Flames destroyed a Kelowna carport and scorched a duplex this morning, but the damage could have been a lot worse. It destroyed a large quantity of personal items that were stored in the garage, including furniture, a lawnmower and children's toys. A car that was parked in the garage, and belonged to the townhouse's only resident is also a write-off. The outside wall of the townhouse was charred and the inside suffered extensive smoke damage. However, the flames were put out so quickly that the building itself was saved.
Fire investigators say it is too early to say if the fire is suspicious.
Salmon Arm man accused of threatening police A Salmon Arm who was man wounded during a shootout involving the RCMP, now faces charges. Todd McCarty is accused of threatening police after a shooting incident earlier this spring. The confrontation happened in March, outside the home of McCarty's father Harold. A police officer was shot three times. He has since returned to duty.