A new fire in Ellison Provincial Park was estimated at one hectare at 1:45 p.m. July 9.
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Republished July 09, 2023 - 2:48 PM
Original Publication Date July 09, 2023 - 2:03 PM
UPDATE: 2:29 p.m. July 9
The wildfire in Ellison Provincial Park is being held.
The City of Vernon says they established a guard on the perimeter of the fire and Vernon and BX Swan Lake crews have been called off while BC Wildfire is mopping up and monitoring overnight.
Eastside Road will soon re-open. The City hasn't said if campers will be able to return.
ORIGINAL: 2:05 p.m. July 9
Firefighters from around Vernon are gathering to tackle a new fire in Ellison Provincial Park.
The Park has been evacuated. The fire is estimated at 1 hectare in size. Vernon Fire Rescue, BX Swan Lake Fire Rescue and BC Wildfire Service are on the scene with ground crews and aerial equipment, the City of Vernon said in a release.
The public is being asked to stay away from the area.
We will have more updates as they are made available.
READ MORE: Here's what a hectare really looks like
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