Victor residents push back against plan to dissolve fire district
A packed Victor Town Board meeting saw residents and firefighters unite in defense of the Fishers Fire District, which faces possible dissolution due to projected financial instability. The district’s board voted to explore dismantling the ... more
Clifton Springs firefighters battle back-to-back blazes in busy week
Volunteers with the Clifton Springs Fire Department faced a demanding week as they responded to two structure fires in just over a week, tackling dangerous conditions and coordinating with multiple agencies to protect their community ... more
Fishers Fire District may dissolve, raising service concerns
The Fishers Fire District in Victor is considering dissolution, prompting worry about emergency response in the area. A public hearing is set for July 16, but no final decisions have been made. Former Fire Chief ... more
Massive overnight fire destroys Palmyra structure, no injuries reported
Firefighters from multiple departments battled a fully involved structure fire late Wednesday night on Parker Road in the Town of Palmyra. The Palmyra Fire Department said it was dispatched around 10:46 p.m. along with East ... more
Fishers Fire District may shut down by August
The Fishers Fire District in Ontario County is on track to be dissolved, according to WHAM. On June 18, the district’s board voted to advance a proposal to close the agency due to projected financial ... more
Fire damages Canandaigua garage; firefighter injured
A garage fire on Gorham Street drew a multi-agency response Sunday evening as Canandaigua firefighters battled the blaze with limited staffing. One firefighter was injured during the incident but has since been treated and released ... more
Fire damages Bath shop and home, cause unknown
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 ... more
Canandaigua firefighter Ryan Foster departs for North Greece Fire District
The Canandaigua Fire Department is saying farewell to one of its most respected members. After four years of service, Firefighter Ryan Foster is transferring to the North Greece Fire District. Foster’s departure was announced by ... more
Uninsured home destroyed in Covert fire
A structure fire in the Town of Covert destroyed a residence on Powell Road Friday afternoon, leaving the home a total loss with damages estimated at $100,000. Seneca County Sheriff Tim Thompson said deputies responded ... more
Family escapes safely after Clifton Springs house fire
A Clifton Springs family escaped unharmed Monday morning after a fire broke out in their Pearl Street home. Ontario County deputies responded to the scene at approximately 8:59 a.m., where they found heavy smoke pouring ... more
Fire rips through home in Savona
Flames tore through a house in the Village of Savona on Sunday afternoon, with fire crews battling an intense blaze reported just after 1:30 p.m., according to first responders. The fire, which reportedly started in ... more
Garage fire erupts in Canandaigua home, no injuries reported
A late-night garage fire lit up a residential neighborhood in Canandaigua, prompting a rapid response from multiple fire departments and emergency teams. Firefighters arrived at 3932 Charing Cross just four minutes after the call came ... more
Cause of $1.2M Owasco home fire remains unknown
Fire officials say the cause of a May 14 blaze that destroyed a $1.2 million lakefront home in Owasco has not been determined, according to The Citizen. Despite the extensive damage, the fire is not ... more
Fire displaces five residents and pets in Farmington
A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a Farmington apartment building, displacing three adults, two children, and several pets. Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the blaze around 7:20 a.m. at 1072 Willow Brook Bend, ... more
Two hurt in Manchester crash
A morning crash at a Manchester intersection sent two people to the hospital and led to a traffic citation for one driver. Ontario County deputies say Francisco Camacho Diaz, 79, of Geneva, failed to yield ... more
Canandaigua Fire Department responds to 2,460 calls in 2024
The Canandaigua Fire Department released its 2024 year-end report, revealing a total of 2,460 calls for service—underscoring the department’s essential role in emergency response across the city and surrounding areas. Of those calls, 1,153 were ... more
Stairwell fire displaces Ithaca residents, prompts investigation
Firefighters spent over five hours battling smoke and toxic gases Sunday evening after a stairwell fire broke out at a downtown Ithaca high-rise, displacing residents and prompting a police investigation. Crews from the Ithaca Fire ... more
Three dead after house fire in Goshen
A fast-moving house fire in the town of Goshen killed three people Saturday evening, including two children, according to New York State Police. First responders were dispatched to 876 Pulaski Highway at approximately 8:11 p.m ... more
Bath man charged with arson after February house fire
A Steuben County man has been charged with arson following a months-long investigation into a February house fire in the town of Bath, New York State Police announced Friday. Timothy S. DeWolf, 47, was arrested ... more
