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2 wildfires in Vernon are out of control, lightning caused

The blaze started on Saturday, Sept. 21
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A Cherryville resident spotted the Woodward Creek fire on Saturday, Sept. 21. It is currently classified as out of control.

A wildfire that sprouted near Dixon Creek in Vernon has been classified as out of control. 

The blaze was discovered on Saturday, Sept. 21. Near Dixon Creek, the 0.009 hectare (90 square metres) fire is approximately 15 km north of Lavington, just south of Silver Star Provincial Park.

Lightning caused, there is currently no area restrictions nearby.

Farther east, a 0.3 hectare blaze near Woodward Creek is also out of control.

Discovered on Thursday, Sept. 19, the lightning caused fire is located northwest of Cherryville. There are no area restrictions in place. 

 



Bowen Assman

About the Author: Bowen Assman

I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.
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