Photo of the area burned at Turtle Mountain courtesy of the City of Vernon

By Vernon Matters Staff

more fire

Turtle Mountain wildfire under control

Sep 6, 2025 | 3:50 PM

UPDATE:

The wildfire in Vernon is not t risk of further spread

The B.C. Wildfire Service said the fire near Turtle Mountain was Under Control as of 5 p.m.

The fire burned 0.1 hectares of terrain and was suspected of being caused by human activity.

— Original Story —

Possible firearm involved

One person apprehended in connection with suspicious activity in Coldstream

18h ago

Fatal Collision, Highway Closed

One person dead in crash near Revelstoke

19h ago

Salaries

Vernon Council to discuss lesser pay increases

21h ago

A second wildfire in the past 24 hours in the North Okanagan has sparked, although this one – in the Turtle Mountain area – was very small compared to the much bigger, serious blaze which is out of control near Lavington.

BC Wildfire Service said the fire was measured at 0.1 hectares and categorized as Being Held.

“B.C. Wildfire Service crews responded quickly, and Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) crews are actively working to contain the fire within established control lines,” the City of Vernon said, adding there was no threat to structures, but the situation was being monitored.

The yellow dot, top left of map, indicates the fire location/BCWS