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Barrel fire doused by Vernon firefighters

Blaze behind Silver Star Motel and Boston Pizza Wednesday afternoon
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A barrel full of boxes burning behind a local business was quickly extinguished by firefighters Wednesday afternoon.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services was called to a report of a barrel fire at 3 p.m. April 26 behind the Silver Star Motel.

Crews were quick to douse the blaze, leaving behind charred and soaked piles of cardboard next to a blackened steel barrel.

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Jennifer Smith

About the Author: Jennifer Smith

Vernon has always been my home, and I've been working at The Morning Star since 2004.
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