Vernon Fire and Rescue responded to multiple calls reporting a car fire at Sparkling Hill Resort, located 15 minutes south of Vernon, Saturday afternoon.
Resort staff tried to extinguish the blaze while waiting for the fire department to arrive. Heat from the SUV fire was so intense that it damaged a nearby vehicle.
Thick black smoke was visible from a distance, and several loud bangs were heard as the vehicle's tires exploded.
Thankfully, Vernon Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene quickly and were able to douse the flames.
There have been no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is currently unknown. We will continue to update you on this developing story as more information becomes available.
