By Chad Harris

Chainsaw repair causes small house fire

Jul 27, 2016 | 2:51 PM

KAMLOOPS — Fire Rescue quickly put out a house fire that ignited this afternoon (July 27).

Flames and smoke were visible when crews arrived at the Wilson Street Home.

Platoon Captain, Jeff Bell says crew were called after a chainsaw mishap.

“The owner of the house was doing some mechanical work on a chainsaw, some gas spilled and it ignited. He got a flash in his face, and then the flames spread with the spilled gas, it took off pretty fast,” explained Bell.

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Bell adds the home owner was being examined by paramedics and damage to the house is substantial.