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RCMP looking into Lake Country grass fire

RCMP looking into Lake Country grass fire | iNFOnews.ca
Credit: Global Okanagan (with permission)

LAKE COUNTRY – A grass fire in Lake Country this afternoon was likely human caused.

A report of smoke and flame at Sherman Drive and Copper Hill Road behind Peter Greer Elementary was called in about 12:48 p.m., May 16.

Lake Country firefighters, with help from B.C. Wildfire, put out the fire which produced heavy smoke, according to a Global Okanagan report.

The investigation into the cause of the fire has been handed over the RCMP.

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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