A resident and his dog escaped without injuries Wednesday afternoon when a fire spread from a garage into the living area of a Gorham home, causing significant damage.
First responders were called to 4860 East Swamp Road at 12:54 p.m. for a reported structure fire, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies and firefighters arrived to find the garage burning and flames spreading into the home. A man who lives at the residence and a dog were inside when the fire broke out, but both escaped safely.
The Ontario County Fire Coordinator’s Office is investigating the cause.
Fire departments from Gorham, Stanley, Hall, Middlesex and Rushville responded, along with Stanley-Hall-Gorham Ambulance.
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