Vernon fire crews respond to reports of a vehicle fire on Pottery Road
Vernon Fire Rescue Services said crews were on scene after two vehicles ignited, with the response reported just after 5 p.m.
- On Wednesday, July 8, Vernon Fire Rescue crews responded to a tractor fire near Pottery Road just after 5 p.m., with smoke visible from East Hill.
- Firefighters acted quickly to contain the grass fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes and an adjacent orchard, said Jessica Hewitt, Vernon's communications and community engagement manager.
- Vernon City Council met on Tuesday, July 7, to discuss the future of the Vernon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, focusing on potential funding and emergency response arrangements.
- Council members also addressed budget challenges, including a potential 10% spending reduction, and considered joining a legal settlement regarding PFAS, a group of "forever chemicals" found in water systems.
- The City will meet again for regular business on Monday, July 20, to discuss ongoing infrastructure plans, including a state grant worth up to $5 million for City Hall.
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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…
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