NORTH VERNON, Ind. – UPDATE: Officials at the North Vernon Fire Department said that when firefighters arrived early Wednesday afternoon, they found a fully engulfed garage that housed two classic cars. Several local fire departments, including Vernon Township, Scipio/Geneva, Campbell, and Lovett, assisted in extinguishing the blaze.
Original: The North Vernon Fire Department crews responded to the scene of a large structure fire in downtown North Vernon early Wednesday afternoon, September 17.
According to social media, the fire engulfed the closed Clark’s Salvage and Towing building at 42 Hicks St., at around 1 p.m.
The cause of the fire and extent of the damage are unknown at this time, but Local News Digital will update you as we learn more information.
