Vernon Fire-Rescue

• Vernon, B.C. man fined for illegal backyard fire

  The city said a tenant of the property had a large fire in a half oil drum ring, located near combustibles and trees, and was burning treated wood and prohibited materials.

  Fire

  Aug 4
  
• Vernon townhouse fire deemed suspicious

  There is substantial fire and smoke damage to the townhouse. No one was inside any of the three units when fire crews arrived and no injuries were reported.

  Fire

  Jul 19
  
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• Fire destroys two houses, motorhome in Vernon, B.C.

  “This has been a tragic event, however, we are grateful to say that all occupants of both homes were safely evacuated and the residents are now receiving assistance through ESS.

  Fire

  Jun 8
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• Large fuel spill sopped up in Vernon, B.C. Tuesday

  Vernon Fire Rescue Services and city utilities arrived at a parking lot in the 2600 block of Highway 6 on Tuesday after reports of a vehicle fuel tank breaking down and leaking.

  Environment

  May 24
• Fire in downtown Vernon snuffed out quickly

  The fire alarm of a building in the 2900-block of 30th Avenue went off at around 2 a.m. Thursday and when fire crews arrived, they saw light smoke inside one of the businesses.

  Fire

  Feb 10
• Vernon firefighters to conduct cold-water rescue training this weekend

  ‘If members of the public see the training taking place, rest assured there is no cause for alarm.’

  Canada

  Feb 3
• Woman struck by car in Vernon parking lot suffers life-threatening injuries

  A 50-year-old woman is in hospital, with life-threatening injuries, after being hit by a car in a Vernon parking lot.

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  Dec 17, 2021
• House fire, brush fire: Busy weekend for Vernon Fire Rescue

  Vernon Fire Rescue has attended multiple incidents this weekend, but said “we’re glad to say no injuries have been reported and all fires have been brought under control quickly.”

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2021
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• Fire warning issued to businesses in Vernon

  Vernon Fire Rescue is warning all members of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce of a recent string of fires in the community.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2021
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• Low-water rescue: Person safely led from culvert near downtown Vernon

  Several agencies were involved in the rescue, including police, firefighters, city bylaw and utilities crews and BC Ambulance.

  Sep 24, 2020