Vernon Fire Department

• Overnight house fire in Vernon quickly doused, child thanked for calling 911

  When crews arrived, flames could be seen in an upstairs bedroom of the two-storey home.

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  Oct 12, 2023
  
• Vernon woman who lost business in downtown fire speaks out

  The business owner says she was uninsured because she was in the underground portion of the building and describes her loss as devastating.

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  Jul 5, 2023
  
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• Businesses destroyed in downtown Vernon fire

  Residents in the Kekuli Centre apartments in Vernon have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. No additional evacuations have been deemed necessary at this time.

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  Jul 4, 2023
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• Vernon, B.C. firefighters knock down Polson Park Motel blaze

  Shortly after the Polson Park Motel fire was reported, crews were also dispatched to a grass fire in the 400-block of High Ridge Road.

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  Jun 29, 2023
• Fireworks believed to have sparked Vernon house fire

  The possession, storage, or discharge of fireworks without a permit may result in a fine of up to $300 and multiple fines may be issued for a single infraction.

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  Jun 29, 2023
• Suspicious cabin fire in Vernon’s downtown

  The fire started on the exterior of a cabin structure on 31st Avenue, in a park space adjacent to Lower BX Creek, across the street from the Schubert Centre.

  Fire

  Jun 7, 2023
• Vernon, B.C. won’t offer fire coverage to area of fatal rural blaze

  The majority of Vernon city council voted on Tuesday not to offer fire coverage to the Commonage area as it wouldn't make financial sense for the municipality.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
• Vernon, B.C. fire department shares details of response to fatal blaze

  Vernon Fire Rescue Services' deputy chief of operation defended the department's handling of the call saying there was nothing crews could have done differently once on scene. 

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2023
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• Vernon apartment fire doused quickly

  Within the hour the fire at the Kelowna apartment on Deleenheer Road was doused and firefighters could be seen on the balcony of the building.

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  Mar 1, 2023
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• It’s a girl: Vernon, B.C. firefighters step in to help deliver baby

  "We are incredibly proud of the crew and the work they did to assist the mother and help with a safe delivery," Vernon firefighters said.

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  Dec 30, 2022