A wildfire that sprouted near Dixon Creek in Vernon has been classified as out of control.
The blaze was discovered on Saturday, Sept. 21. Near Dixon Creek, the 0.009 hectare (90 square metres) fire is approximately 15 km north of Lavington, just south of Silver Star Provincial Park.
Lightning caused, there is currently no area restrictions nearby.
Farther east, a 0.3 hectare blaze near Woodward Creek is also out of control.
Discovered on Thursday, Sept. 19, the lightning caused fire is located northwest of Cherryville. There are no area restrictions in place.