By Rebecca Barton

Multiple vehicles destroyed

Early morning fire at Vernon Kia

Dec 24, 2025 | 9:06 AM

Crews were on the scene of a fire involving multiple vehicles at Vernon Kia on Highway 97 early Wednesday morning.

Video from social media shows firefighters battling the blaze shortly after 2 am and an explosion can be seen in some of the footage.

No injuries were reported.

Earlier this week, a dumpster fire was reported behind the Vernon Morning Star on Okanagan Landing Road.

The investigation continues into the cause of both fires.

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