First responders say a house fire broke out on Pleasant Street in the Village of Clifton Springs on Sunday evening.
According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, first responders arrived at the scene around 7:51 PM and observed flames coming from the second floor of the residence. All occupants were safely evacuated from the building before firefighters contained the blaze to the second floor.
The fire caused significant damage to the second floor of the home. Fire investigators from the Ontario County Emergency Management Office are investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
Multiple fire departments, including Clifton Springs, Phelps, Manchester, Port Gibson, and Oaks Corners, responded to the scene. Finger Lakes Ambulance personnel and Red Cross representatives were also on the scene to provide assistance to the affected residents.
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