Turtle Mountain Grass Fire UPDATE

Vernon Firefighters Local 1517 Publish Statement

July 10 2026 - This morning, Vernon Fire Rescue Services made quick work of a grass fire on Turtle Mountain, knocking it down before it could spread. The roughly 0.5-hectare blaze never got close enough to directly threaten the many homes on the mountain, though the outcome might have been different had crews not moved quickly through the difficult terrain to extinguish it.

In light of the fire, Vernon Firefighters Local 1517 took the opportunity to remind the public of the renewed campfire prohibition now in effect throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre region.

The union urged residents to use extra caution with any activities that could ignite dry vegetation and to remain diligent, every report makes a difference.

From Firefighters Local 1517

“Early this morning, Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to a grass fire on Turtle Mountain.

With a quick response Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire.

With extreme fire danger across our region, vegetation is exceptionally dry and fires can spread rapidly under current conditions.

 A campfire prohibition is now in effect throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. We ask everyone to respect the ban and use extra caution with any activity that could ignite dry grass or vegetation.

Every report makes a difference. If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately by calling

9-1-1.

Thank you to our firefighters and our emergency response partners for their continued dedication to keeping our community safe.”

For full details on this morning’s Turtle Mountain grass fire, see the original story here.

You can visit the local firefighter union facebook page here

Turtle Mountain Grass Fire UPDATE