A fire that broke out Thursday afternoon in the village of Bath remains under investigation. Fire crews responded around 4:15 p.m. to reports of a blaze at 2 Chestnut Street, where flames had spread from a shop to an attached residence.
Bath Assistant Chief Anthony Cilino was the first on scene and found fire at the rear of the building, prompting a second alarm. All residents were safely evacuated. Crews from multiple departments assisted, and the Red Cross was called in to support the affected family.
Firefighters cleared the scene by 6:15 p.m. No cause has been determined, and the investigation continues.
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