Vernon firefighters snuff small log fire near city yard

Vernon firefighters are on scene near Vernon Works Yard on May 20, 2020, to respond to reports of a brush fire near the creek. (file)

Reports of brush, trees on fire near creek by city yard

Firefighters responded to a small fire near the creek around the Vernon Works Yard on 48th Avenue.

The call came in before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, and upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke.

After further investigation, a small log was found on fire and it was extinguished.

Firefighters concluded the event just after 5:10 p.m.

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