March 13, 2026 — The City of Vergennes Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at approximately 3:33 p.m., with automatic mutual aid dispatched from the Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department. The first arriving officer was on scene within three minutes and reported smoke showing from the A side of the structure while occupants were still evacuating. Firefighters determined that there was no active fire inside the home and that all visible smoke and flames were coming from within an exterior wall cavity. Crews from Engine 1 quickly began opening the wall to expose hidden fire and prevent the spread of flames while additional teams entered the residence to check for extension into interior spaces. Firefighters successfully contained the fire to the exterior wall area and conducted ventilation and air monitoring operations to ensure the home was safe. The fire was declared under control at approximately 3:50 p.m. Officials noted that working smoke detectors inside the residence activated properly during the incident, helping to alert occupants and allowing them to evacuate safely. Assistance at the scene was provided by the Vergennes Police Department, the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, the Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department, and the Shelburne Communications Center.