Mount Vernon Fire Department Authorities Identify Man Killed In House Fire By Jim Letizia • Jul 9, 2013 Mount Vernon fire officials have identified the man who was killed in a house fire on Monday. House Fire Claims One Life By Jim Letizia • Jul 8, 2013 Mount Vernon fire officials say one person was killed in an early morning house fire. Man Killed In Mount Vernon Fire By Jim Letizia • Feb 15, 2013 State and Mount Vernon fire officials are searching for the cause of last night's fatal apartment fire.