Crime & Safety

Fire Breaks Out At Home In Vernon Monday

A fire broke out at a home in Vernon Monday.

A fire broke out in a Vernon neighborhood Monday.
A fire broke out in a Vernon neighborhood Monday. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

VERNON, CT — A fire broke out Monday evening at a home in a Vernon neighborhood in between routes 30 and 83.

The initial calls came in at 5:54. The home was on Meriam Street, near the intersection with Harriet St.

Within minutes, several fire trucks were at the scene.

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Smoke could be seen billowing from the back of the ranch-style home.

Firefighters seemingly had the blaze under control quickly.

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A fire on Meriam Drive in Vernon Monday. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

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