The fire broke out on Union Street Sunday, displacing 30 people in total. Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 11:31 PM EST December 23, 2020
VERNON, Conn. After 30 people were displaced due to a fire on Union Street, a local social services organization is helping those impacted.
On December 20, a fire broke out at the Fitch Block apartment building in the Rockville section of town. The Fire Marshal said the fire started due to unattended candles. In total 26 adults and four children were displaced due to the fire.
The Cornerstone Foundation and the Red Cross provided assistance initially to the families impacted. Cornerstone set up a fund for people to donate money to the families.