Fire Breaks Out At Laundromat In Vernon

VERNON, CT — A fire broke out at a laundromat in Vernon Monday evening.

The fire at 77 East St. was reported at about 7 p.m. as firefighters streamed to the scene.

Smoke could be seen billowing from The Usual Place Laundromat, located at the strip shopping plaza at the corner of Route 30 and east tree in the Lafayette section of town.

Authorities at the scene said the fire originated in a dryer at the laundromat.

The fire seemed to be contained to the laundromat and it did not affect adjacent properties like Northeast School. It was extinguished quickly.

Authorities were at the scene investigating into the nighttime hours.

Traffic was being diverted around the plaza at the busy intersection.