Vernon fire crews respond to reports of a vehicle fire on Pottery Road

Tractor fire spreads to grass near Vernon

A tractor fire caused considerable smoke to rise over East Hill late Wednesday afternoon. Both Vernon and BX fire departments responded to the blaze around 5 p.m. July 8 near Pottery Road. When Vernon Fire Rescue Service crews arrived, the tractor was fully involved and the fire had spread into the surrounding grass. “Firefighters acted quickly to contain the grass fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes and an adjacent orchard,” said…

Vernon City Council discusses fire department and infrastructure projects

Vernon City Council met on Tuesday, July 7, for workshop discussions focusing on the future of the Vernon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, grant opportunities, and potential funding to address municipal water concerns. Council members provided an update following a recent meeting with Washington County officials regarding the fire department. They emphasized that no decisions have been made about whether the county would assume responsibili…

Tractor fire draws Vernon and BX response

A tractor fire caused considerable smoke to rise over East Hill late Wednesday afternoon. Both Vernon and BX fire departments responded to the blaze around 5 p.m. July 8 near Pottery Road. Check back for updates.

Vernon fire crews respond to reports of a vehicle fire on Pottery Road

Vernon Fire Rescue crews are currently on scene at Pottery Road dealing with a vehicle fire. Two vehicles are on fire, and crews have responded just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8....