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Small fire sparked behind formerly-burned Vernon gymnastics gym

Firefighters quick to snuff blaze near railway tracks
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Vernon Fire Rescue Services douse a small fire near the railway tracks off 31st Street Wednesday afternoon. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

A small brush fire was quickly extinguished behind some local businesses Wednesday afternoon.

Firefighters responded to a report of a blaze near the railway tracks in the 4600 block of 31st Street around 4 p.m. July 19.

Vernon Fire Rescue Service prompty put out the blaze, which was behind the former North Valley Gymnastics Club.

The fire is believed to be human caused.

READ MORE: Two new wildfires sparked in North Okanagan


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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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