News Items tag as: Vernon Fire Department

Large blaze significantly damages Vernon's Canadian Tire
November 19, 2022 - 9:07 AM

A large fire at Vernon's Canadian Tire has caused significant damage to the outside of the building.
Mudslide prompts evacuation in Vernon
February 02, 2020 - 8:56 AM

Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to a small mudslide Saturday afternoon on Mount Robson Place.
Lightning strikes Vernon home
May 05, 2016 - 8:13 AM

VERNON - A house was struck by lightning yesterday evening in Vernon, and the local fire chief says it’s not as unusual as you might think.
Vernon firefighters rescue man stuck in dumpster
December 01, 2015 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Emergency responders in Vernon recently came to the aid of a man in a rotten situation.
Another vehicle fire under investigation in Vernon
October 26, 2015 - 1:41 PM

VERNON - For the third time this month, authorities were called to the scene of a burning vehicle in Vernon.
Firefighters tackle burning truck in Vernon
October 20, 2015 - 8:25 AM

VERNON - Firefighters were called out to battle a vigorous vehicle fire Monday evening.
Two suspicious fires under investigation in Vernon
September 08, 2015 - 11:41 AM

VERNON - Police are taking two separate suspicious fires in Vernon very seriously.
Police investigating apartment fire that left two Vernon men with severe burns
August 19, 2015 - 9:45 AM

VERNON - A pair of Vernon men were airlifted to Vancouver last week after suffering serious burns in an apartment fire.
Fire destroys shed, vehicles on Vernon property
August 10, 2015 - 9:52 AM

VERNON - A pillar of black smoke rising from a Vernon property Sunday afternoon was the work of a vigorous shed fire.
Driver in hospital after truck flips, lands on roof in Vernon
August 06, 2015 - 2:55 PM

VERNON - A man is considered lucky to be alive after his truck crashed and rolled on a busy Vernon thoroughfare.
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