The blaze is now listed on the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) map.

It is listed as 0.1 hectares in size.

UPDATE 1:42 p.m.

Two helicopters are on scene bucketing water onto the fire while ground crews are at the perimeter.

Firefighters on the ground are accessing the blaze from Bella Vista Road.

Original

Vernon Fire Rescue Services is on its way to a fire in Vernon's Turtle Mountain.

Smoke and flames are visible from town.

The cause of the blaze is unknown at this time.

Black Press Media has a reporter on their way to the scene.