Mount Vernon KY fire under police investigation: 'Suspicious circumstances'

Investigation Underway

A fire in Mount Vernon on the evening of Sunday, November 1, 2026, has prompted an investigation by the Mount Vernon Police Department. Local fire crews from Mount Vernon and Brodhead responded to the scene around 7:30 p.m. to extinguish the flames. Authorities have stated that the fire is being treated as suspicious, and police are currently working to determine the exact cause of the incident.