Glove Darren UPDATE: 5:12 p.m Vernon firefighters are asking the public to stay away from the Okanagan Landing area while they respond to a structure fire Saturday. Emergency crews need Okanagan Landing Road near the turnoff to Tronson Road for responders to access the location. Vernon Fire Rescue Services said they were dispatched to a report of a mobile home fire and the sound of an explosion in the 2500-block of Willowpark Road at about 3:50 p.m. On arrival firefighters confirmed a caravan and a recreational vehicle were engulfed in flames “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,” Deputy Fire Chief Alan Hofsink said in a statement. “Thanks to the efforts and precision of the crews, however, the fire was contained to the individual property and did not spread to other nearby structures.” Members from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and BC Ambulance Service are also on scene. Vernon Fire Rescue said rescuers are currently examining two occupants of the mobile home, who were already outside when crews arrived. Unknown if any injuries have been reported. “Emergency Support Services have been called and will be assisting the residents of the home,” said DC Hofsink. Three fire engines and 13 firefighters remain on the scene. The cause of the fire is not known at this time. ORIGINAL: 4:18 p.m Flames and heavy black smoke were seen coming from the Okanagan Landing Area in Vernon Saturday afternoon. The fire appeared to be engulfing a structure and trailer on Willowpark Road, with the call coming in at about 3:40 p.m. Castanet reporter Darren Handshuh is on the scene and said flames were shooting about 15 feet into the air with heavy black smoke at the height of the fire. The road is closed. The police and fire department are responding. Photo: Darren Mitten
