Smoke Triggers False Alarm in Vernon Apartment

March 19 2026 - A smoke scare prompted a response from the Vernon Fire Rescue Service Wednesday afternoon, but crews quickly determined there was no active fire.

Residents evacuated the building as a precaution

Emergency crews were called to an apartment building in the 2800 block of 35th Street just before 3:30 p.m. on March 18, after reports of smoke on the second floor.

As a precaution, residents evacuated the building while firefighters investigated the source.

Officials say the smoke was traced to a mechanical issue rather than a fire, and no injuries were reported.

Smoke Triggers False Alarm in Vernon Apartment