By Jill Sperling

Space heater identified as cause of Brocklehurst house fire

Oct 4, 2018 | 5:15 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Fire Rescue inspectors have completed an investigation into the cause of Wednesday’s house fire on Paulsen Place.

According to Fire Inspector Kevin Cassidy, the fire started sometime between 7:40 and 8:20 in the morning, igniting on the back deck and spreading into the home. 

The cause of the fire has been identified as a space heater which was turned on and set up against the wall of the house. 

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Highly explosive containers located nearby increased the rate at which the fire spread, resulting in extensive damage to the home. 

“There were a couple explosions due to aerosol cans and a propane tank,” Cassidy said. “One of the propane tanks ruptured and caused more fire spread into the home. 

“Fortunately no one was injured from that cause.” 

by Jill Sperling

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