Vernon fire crews respond to blaze on 30th Avenue

Oct 17, 2025 | 10:22 AM

UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. Oct. 17

The top floor of a downtown Vernon building was the site of a fire Friday morning.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to a fire in the third floor of the building that houses Kintec Shoes and OH KIM Sushi in the 3100 block of 30th Avenue around 8:40 a.m. Oct. 17.

“The fire originated in a third-floor apartment unit, and approximately four to five units have been impacted. Ground ladders were deployed, and several individuals were safely rescued from the building,” the City of Vernon said on behalf of the fire department.

“Thanks to the quick and effective work of VFRS crews, the fire was knocked down quickly, preventing it from spreading to other nearby buildings. Crews remain on scene in the salvage and overhaul phase, working to extinguish remaining hot spots.”

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Emergency Support Services was deployed to assist people forced to leave their homes due to the fire.

The section of 30th Ave. between Highway 97 and 31st Street was closed Friday morning as crews extinguished the blaze and assessed the damage, but the road had reopened as of time of publication.

The cause of the fire was under investigation as of the latest update, and there were no reported injuries.

— Original Story —

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) crews were responding to a fire in the 3100 block of 30th Ave. Friday morning.

Officials were asking the public to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely and efficiently. Traffic was restricted, and there was significant emergency activity in the vicinity.

VFRS says more information will be shared as it becomes available and thanked the public for its cooperation.

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by Vernon Matters Staff

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