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Grass fire erupts on Penticton Indian Band land

Mutliple reports of visible flames on Green Mountain Road
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A grass fire caused a stir in a remote area off Green Mountain Road Wednesday. (Brennan Phillips Western News)

Around 3 p.m., multiple 911 calls came in about a grass fire on Green Mountain Road on Penticton Indian Band land.

Penticton Fire Department rushed out to the scene where callers said there were visible flames showing.

Fire crews had difficulty gaining access to the spot-sized fire.

But once they gained entry they were able to get some water on it and put a guard around it.

Penticton Indian Band fire department took over the scene with its bush truck and pumper.

The Western News has a reporter on scene and will update when more information is available.

A grass fire caused a stir in a remote area off Green Mountain Road Wednesday. (Brennan Phillips Western News)

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Monique brings 20 years of award-winning journalism experience to the role of editor at the Penticton Western News. Of those years, 17 were spent working as a senior reporter and acting editor with the Langley Advance Times.
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