Trail resident treated for smoke inhalation after house fire

A Trail resident was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in the basement of a home shortly before 10 a.m. Friday in the 700 block of Short Street.

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire and Rescue responded to the call and found the home filled with smoke, with the fire originating in the basement.

“One occupant was treated for smoke inhalation by BCAS,” said Capt. Grant Tyson. “There is smoke and water damage throughout the home.”

The fire remains under investigation.


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