Residents who were evacuated from their apartments due to a morning fire March 25 (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)

By Liam Verster

Morning Fire

Dozens displaced in morning apartment fire

Mar 25, 2026 | 8:44 AM

Residents of an apartment building in South Vernon had to evacuate their homes due to a fire Wednesday morning.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) Chief David Lind said a fire broke out at in a unit at the Parkview Garden Apartments on 36th Street around 6 a.m. March 25.

The fire appeared to have started in one unit and then spread to several others.

VFRS responded and knocked down the main blaze, but crews remained on site extinguishing hot spots as of 8:30 a.m.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation as of time of publication.

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Approximately 20 to 30 people were displaced due to the fire and they were being supported by Emergency Support Services.

There were no injuries reported initially.

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