UPDATE: Investigation into mobile home/RV fire continues, cause not suspicious

Mobile home fire on Willow Park Road in Vernon Nov. 19. (Photo courtesy of Global)

Fire consumes mobile home and RV’s in Vernon
Nov 19, 2022 | 5:20 PM

A residential structure fire has caused major damage to a home and some vehicles in Vernon’s Okanagan Landing area this afternoon.

At approximately 3:50 p.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services was dispatched to a report of a mobile home fire and the sound of an explosion in 2500-block of Willow Park Road. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a mobile home and recreational vehicle were involved with fire.

“Crews worked quickly to bring the fast-moving fire under control, however, the mobile home and two recreational vehicles that were on the same property will be a total loss,” said Deputy Fire Chief Alan Hofsink. “Thanks to the efforts and precision of the crews though, the fire was contained to the single property and did not extend to any other nearby structures.”

Members from Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and BC Ambulance Service are also on scene and paramedics are assessing two occupants of the mobile home, who were already outside when crews arrived. It is unknown whether any injuries have been reported.

“Emergency Support Services has been called and will be providing assistance to the residents of the home,” said Hofsink.

Three fire apparatus and 13 firefighters are on scene.

The cause of fire is not known at this time.

It’s the third fire in the Greater Vernon area over the last two days.

by Pete McIntyre

UPDATE: Investigation into mobile home/RV fire continues, cause not suspicious

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