Firefighters have been battling a major fire in the downtown core of Vernon, B.C., since the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The fire reportedly involves one building containing several units and businesses on the same city block and prompted the evacuation of a nearby apartment building as a precaution.
According to the municipality, Vernon Fire Rescue Services were dispatched to the blaze on the 2800-block of 30th Street at around 2:30 a.m. PT
City spokesperson Christy Poirier says local fire crews are receiving help from the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fire Department.
The fire is causing heavy smoke to drift across the community. (City of Vernon)
She says Vernon has activated its emergency operations centre.
The Canadian Press
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