A Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP officer became a firefighter Sunday afternoon.

And a Mission Hill homeowner is eternally grateful.

Const. David Brovold had been a few blocks away on another call when he noticed a plume of smoke coming from the 1600 block of 31st Street Sept. 13 shortly after 1:30 p.m. He thought the smoke was a different contrast to the wildfire haze that91裸聊视频檚 been covering the Okanagan over the weekend, so he went closer to investigate.

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The homeowner, who did not wish to be identified, said he started doing some welding out back at around 10:30 a.m. and went inside for lunch about a half-hour before he noticed the fire.

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The man91裸聊视频檚 own hose was right beside the fire, so he couldn91裸聊视频檛 get to it, and was on the phone with 911 when Brovold appeared on-scene.

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Vernon Fire Rescue Services arrived from another call to make sure the fire was completely out.

There was minimal damage to the back of the insured home.

roger@vernonmorningstar.com
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