Vernon News

SUV fire could be arson

Howard Alexander

A burning SUV is extinguished by members of the Vernon Fire Department on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Image Credit: Vernon Fire Department

November 16, 2013 - 10:21 AM

VERNON – Vernon fire fighters have asked the RCMP to help with the investigation into a fire that destroyed a SUV in the city Friday night.

Fire crews responded to the call at about 10:22 p.m.

The unoccupied vehicle was burning in on the road at 43rd Street and 25-A Avenue. No one was hurt in the blaze. A nearby fence suffered some damage.

To contact the reporter for this story, email halexander@infotelnews.ca or call 250-491-0331.

A SUV goes up in flames in Vernon Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Image Credit: Vernon Fire Department

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