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14Jan

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Elderly Woman Dies in Wheatfield House Fire; Investigation Underway

(WNY News Now) Late Friday night, a structure fire on Baisch Drive unfortunately claimed the life of an 82-year-old Wheatfield man; the cause of the fire is still being investigated. Late Friday night, January 10, 2025, an 82-year-old woman died in a terrible house fire in Wheatfield, New York. At 11:47 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Communications Center got a 911 call indicating that 3992 Baisch Drive was experiencing intense smoke and fire. When a North Tonawanda police officer and Niagara County sheriff's deputies initially arrived on the scene, they verified that there was an active structure fire. Officers attempted to enter the house but were unable to do so because of the heavy smoke and fire. Soon after, firefighters from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Fire Department, A...

Structure Fire in Town of Busti Contained Quickly, No Injuries Reported

11Jan

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Structure Fire in Town of Busti Contained Quickly, No Injuries Reported

(WNY News Now) When several fire departments responded quickly to a structure fire in the Town of Busti on January 9th, the fire was extinguished within 15 minutes of their arrival.Lakewood Fire Department photo The Lakewood Fire Department was called to a reported structure fire in the Town of Busti, near North Avenue, on January 9th at around 12:45 PM. Shortly after, C-373, the first responding unit, arrived on the scene and took command right away. In order to make sure there were enough resources available for the situation, firefighters reported a high level of fire involvement with exposures and requested a second alarm. The second to arrive, Engine 371 (E-371) rapidly deployed two lines. They concentrated their efforts on putting out the fire and defending neighboring structures f...

Multiple Structures Caught in Early Morning Blaze in Olean

11Jan

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Multiple Structures Caught in Early Morning Blaze in Olean

(WNY News Now) OLEAN, NY Local fire agencies responded quickly to a major garage fire that spread to several buildings in Olean early this morning. On January 10, 2025, at 4:38 AM, the City of Olean Fire Department was called to several structures that were on fire close to 212 King Street. When firefighters arrived at 4:42 AM, they discovered a sizable garage behind 218 King Street completely engulfed in flames, and the fire was starting to spread to a nearby garage. To put out the fire, firefighters used many 2-1/2 hose lines to attack it right away. The fire was contained in about forty minutes, and further efforts were directed toward avoiding more damage to the nearby buildings. The fire was deemed completely contained by 5:20 AM. The Olean Police Department, Trans Am Ambulance Se...

5Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Lithium Battery Sparks Fire in Portland

(WNY News Now) A structure fire in the Town of Portland has been attributed to an overheated lithium-ion battery pack, which caused little damage and no injuries.PORTLAND, NEW YORK Several fire companies were called to a reported structure fire at 6996 Route 5 in the Town of Portland on December 4, 2024, at around 2:28 p.m. To put out the fire, crews rushed to the spot.The Chautauqua County incident Investigation Team arrived around 3:00 p.m. to determine the cause and origin of the incident. Investigators determined that an overheated lithium-ion battery pack was the cause of the unintentional fire. Due to prompt firefighting operations, the damage was minor since the fire was contained to its original region.Firefighters' prompt action stopped the situation from getting worse, and no i...

Unanswered Questions: Early Morning Fire Devastates Clymer Home

5Dec

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Unanswered Questions: Early Morning Fire Devastates Clymer Home

(WNY News Now) Fire investigators were unable to identify the origin of a predawn fire that severely destroyed a home in Clymer.The Clymer Fire Department, assisted by multiple mutual aid units, responded to a structure fire at 7562 Nazareth Road in the Town of Clymer on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at around 5:18 a.m. When personnel arrived, they saw the house completely destroyed by fire, which prompted a massive firefight.To investigate the cause and origin of the incident, the Chautauqua County incident Investigation Team was called in. Investigators found that the kitchen area on the first level was where the fire began. But the crew was unable to determine a clear cause because of the considerable damage to the house.The Clymer Fire Department took one person who had minor injuries...

Early Morning Kitchen Fire in Jamestown Quickly Contained, No Injuries Reported

4Dec

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Early Morning Kitchen Fire in Jamestown Quickly Contained, No Injuries Reported

(WNY News Now) Early Saturday morning, a structural fire broke out in an apartment complex on Foote Avenue. However, the Jamestown Fire Department's prompt arrival and working smoke alarms allowed the fire to be rapidly contained, with no casualties recorded.The Jamestown Fire Department (JFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 367 1/2 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, New York, at around 12:59 AM on November 30, 2024. When they arrived, they noticed thick smoke coming from the building's first and second story windows. Thankfully, smoke alarms could be heard, and a resident from a back apartment was able to safely account for every person.The first to reach the scene was JFD Engine Company 3 (E3). As soon as firefighters arrived at Apartment 1, they were able to restrict the fire to the kit...

26Nov

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Tragic Fire Claims Life on Burnet Ave

(WNY News Now) Despite the valiant efforts of Syracuse firefighters and emergency services, 53-year-old David Jones lost his life on Saturday night in a horrific fire on Burnet Avenue in Syracuse, New York.The Onondaga County 911 Center reported a fire at a two-story, wood-frame, multi-family home, prompting the dispatch of crews at 6:03 p.m. Within minutes, firefighters from Station 9 arrived to find the second level heavily engulfed in flames and a trapped person.Firefighters found Jones unresponsive in a second-floor apartment after battling extreme heat and smoke. In light of the dangerous circumstances, they carried out a risky rescue by using a ladder to carry the victim through a second-story window. After performing advanced lifesaving techniques and performing cardiopulmonary resu...

12Nov

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New York State Parks Employee Tragically Loses Life Battling Orange County Wildfire

(WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed deep condolences following the tragic loss of a New York State Parks employee who died while combating a wildfire in Orange County on Sunday.ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement on Monday mourning the loss of a New York State Parks employee who died in the line of duty while responding to a wildfire in Orange County on Sunday. The employee, whose identity has not yet been released, was part of a firefighting effort to contain the blaze as dry conditions fuel numerous wildfires across the state.“I am deeply saddened by the passing of one of our New York State Parks employees while responding to a wildfire in Orange County yesterday,” said Governor Hochul. “My prayers go out to his family, friends, and coworkers during t...

12Nov

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Governor Hochul Mobilizes Resources to Battle Wildfires Across New York, Warns of Air Quality Risks

(WNY News Now) – In response to widespread wildfires, Governor Kathy Hochul has activated New York State resources, deploying firefighters and issuing an air quality advisory for regions at risk from wildfire smoke.Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State has launched a coordinated response to wildfires impacting Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange counties. The state, in collaboration with local fire departments, is actively deploying personnel and equipment to combat flames affecting more than 400 acres in Ulster and Sullivan counties. Additionally, residents are advised of an Air Quality Health Advisory that could see levels reaching “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” in the New York City area.“With recent drought conditions, there have been multiple wildfires ignited across the state...