Emergency Services This Week | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Emergency crews tackled a whirlwind of incidents this past week—64 total, including 33 traffic stops (25 warnings, 6 tickets), 18 medical emergencies, and 7 mental health calls. Officers also handled 9 suspicious situations, completed 28 patrols, helped citizens 12 times, resolved 2 motor vehicle complaints, and responded to 3 car crashes. Notable events: two two-car crashes (no hospital transports), a brush fire near Dorset Street, and downed power lines on Route 116 requiring Green Mountain Power’s help. Shelburne Rescue stayed busy too—supporting other squads with medical calls, a water…