Vernon News

Cube van destroyed by fire

The cause of the fire that destroyed this van is so far unknown.

Image Credit: Vernon Fire Department

February 05, 2014 - 10:01 AM

VERNON - A cube van was gutted by fire Sunday.

Just before noon, a cube van used as a pressure washing business caught fire in the 500 block of Commonage Road.

There was a diesel generator and water pump in the back of the van.

The Vernon Fire Department continues to investigate the cause.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infotelnews.ca, call (250)309-5230 or tweet @charhelston.

Vernon firefighters tackle the blaze.

Image Credit: Vernon Fire Department

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