Quick action by fire departments and forestry fire fighters prevented what could have been a very dangerous wildfire. Fire Officials say a brush fire near the Outback Resort on Okanagan Lake in Vernon broke out after four yesterday afternoon in an area above the development. The fire it was not close to homes and fortunately it was moving up hill away from the structures. The Landing Fire Department, City of Vernon and a Forestry ground crew battled the blaze on the ground, while a tanker and helicopter also helped bring the fire under control.The fire was kept to about one hectare in size.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Outback Fire
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