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Police investigating the fire at Silver Star Brewing Company Tuesday, Feb. 24 (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
Kitchen Fire

Late night fire at downtown Vernon brewery under investigation

Feb 24, 2026 | 11:28 AM

The micro-brewery in downtown Vernon was the scene of an overnight fire.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) responded to a fire at Silver Star Brewing Company around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24.

“Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the roof of the building,” the City of Vernon said on behalf of VFRS.

“After entering the structure, firefighters located an extensive fire in the kitchen area.”

The fire was contained and extinguished, and the building was ventilated. No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze.

The investigation into the cause of the fire was handed over to the RCMP.

As of 11 a.m. Tuesday the brewery was closed with police tape around the front and back entrances.

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