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| Photo: Greater Vernon Landfill fire (Paul Cousins photo) |
Vernon Fire crews are battling a fire at the Greater Vernon Landfill site on Birnie Road, south of the city. A wood chipper caught fire just before 4:30 pm which has spread to the hillside and to some garbage. Other city firefighters have been called to the site and reports say forestry crews are en route as well. Another fire in March at the landfill caused about 1 million dollars damage to a recycling facility at the site.
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August 19, 2013 - 9:28 PM
UPDATE: 9 p.m. August 19Firefighters remain on scene battling a large blaze at the Vernon landfill off Birnie Road.
"There's still a lot of open flame on the north side of the landfill, and a few spot fires," deputy fire chief Jack Blair says. "We're hitting it hard, and we're making headway." Blair says large flames from a burning pile of wood are covering about half a hectare, while sparks are flying out over a space of ten hectares. Ground crews are focussing on three main hot spots right now. Helicopters were called off at nightfall. Residents on nearby Clerke Road have been notified by police to be ready to leave if they are put on evacuation notice. "Anything could happen. I'd be prepared to evacuate if need be," Blair says. Crews will remain on scene overnight, and residents will be alerted by police if they need to evacuate. The Greater Vernon Landfill will be closed to customers until further notice.
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