April 26, 2024

Brush fire outside of Vernon leads to temporary evacuation of homes

A small brush fire in the northwest part of Kalamalka Lake just outside of Vernon, has been extinguished.

Deputy Chief with Vernon Fire Rescue Service, Lawrie Skolrood says the fire started about 10:00 last night.

“There was some homes threatened and a tactical evacuation done by the RCMP.”

Skolrood says people are being allowed back to their homes.

No major structures were damaged and there were no injuries.
 

CKNW Vancouver News

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