Firefighters engaged in a lengthy battle against the engulfed structure Saturday afternoon
The fire was near multiple structures and spreading along the ground upon crews’ arrival
Small amount of smoke visible from road, motorists advised to avoid area
The fire extended into the attic of a residence
The family inside was unharmed
The two fires were likely caused by discarded cigarettes according to the fire department
The Oliver Fire department also responded to another fire along the hike and bike trail on Saturday
The building was destroyed despite community efforts to fight the fire
Assessment of potentially risky crane to take place this afternoon
First an East Hill residents’ trash can, then bagged leaves were lit on fire
One fire continued to send up smoke the next day
The fire has been deemed accidental in nature
Witnesses say they someone there with hanging sheets just before the net caught on fire
27th Avenue traffic was blocked both ways during the incident Friday afternoon
Smoke swept over the Vernon area Thursday as wind fanned the flames into the evening
Home in Coldstream reported fire shortly after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31
Fires were reported just minutes apart
So far, the fire has consumed an area the size of a soccer field
Fire department, social service agencies want to keep people and property safe after fires in camps
Fire department, social service agencies want to keep people and property safe after fires in camps
