Vernon Fire-Rescue

• Busy start to long weekend for Vernon Fire Rescue

  Vernon firefighters attended two blazes Saturday: one just hours into the long weekend at 4:30 a.m., followed by another unrelated fire at 1:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2024
  
• Apartment fire in Vernon sends one to hospital

  Vernon Fire Rescue says one person was rescued and was taken to hospital by the B.C. Ambulance Service.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2024
  
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• Switch to standard time is a perfect moment to check smoke alarms: Vernon Fire Rescue

  “Remember, working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives,” said Vernon fire chief David Lind.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2023
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• Overnight fire scorches North Okanagan home

  The fire happened along the 1500 block of 39A Avenue, with emergency crews called out just before 3 a.m.

  Fire

  Sep 16, 2023
• Paraglider rescued after getting entangled during emergency landing in Vernon

  Emergency personnel were called to the 4400 block of 32nd Street after several reports of a paraglider that was stuck around 20 feet off the ground.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2023
• One person rescued from early morning fire at Vernon, B.C., apartment

  Deputy chief says firefighters received an incorrect address when firefighters received the call, adding about a minute to their response time.

  Fire

  Apr 6, 2023
• Alley fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. deemed suspicious

  The fire happened along the 3300 block of Coldstream Avenue, with fire crews being dispatched to the scene just before 5:30 a.m.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
• Vehicle fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. parkade quickly extinguished

  Vernon Fire Rescue said its crews were called to the scene at 3:05 p.m., and that smoke was visible in the surrounding area.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
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• Vernon, B.C. mobile home, vehicles destroyed by fire Saturday

  The cause of the fire and if any injuries were reported are unknown at this time.

  Fire

  Nov 20, 2022
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• Police investigating suspicious fires in downtown Vernon, B.C.

  Police say the cause of the fires is undetermined, however, they are suspicious of both being deliberately set.

  Crime

  Oct 22, 2022