Category: Fire

Careless smoking sparked a fire at 446 Exchange St. in downtown Geneva Tuesday afternoon, damaging a second-story wall and floor area and leaving Fully Loaded 315 with significant water damage. No injuries were … more: Smoking blamed for downtown Geneva fire

Firefighters from several Cayuga County departments responded to a house fire on Hillview Drive after a caller reported flames and smoke inside the home, according to updates from Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire. A Union … more: Firefighters respond to house fire on Hillview Drive in Cayuga County

Woodhull Fire District needs to replace a fire engine estimated to cost about $1 million, but its commissioners have no written plan to pay for it, according to a state audit. The … more: Woodhull fire district lacks plan for $1 million engine as audit finds spending oversight gaps

A resident jumped from a second-story window to escape a fire Tuesday afternoon at Garden Apartments in Canandaigua, according to the city Fire Department. Firefighters responded at about 12:55 p.m. Sept. 29 … more: Resident jumps from second-story window during Canandaigua apartment fire

Fire crews spent more than three hours at a Williamson cold storage facility after a forklift struck an ammonia line Tuesday afternoon, according to Williamson Fire Company No. 1. The company was … more: Forklift strikes ammonia line at Williamson cold storage facility

Geneva's proposed 2027 fire budget would maintain round-the-clock coverage and current services with an increase of about $17,000, while leaving three additional firefighter positions, supervisory stipends and two fire-engine replacements unfunded for … more: Geneva fire budget would keep service intact but defer staffing and equipment upgrades

Fire departments in Macedon and Sennett are among the recipients of more than $13.2 million in federal grants announced Tuesday for agencies across upstate New York. South Macedon Fire and Rescue plans … more: South Macedon, Sennett among fire grant winners

A forklift fire at New Energy Works in Farmington caused smoke and sprinkler water damage Saturday night, but no one was injured, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Emergency crews were … more: Forklift fire causes smoke and water damage at Farmington business

Six fire departments in Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties have been awarded a combined $417,789 through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, according to two announcements from Rep. Nick Langworthy's … more: Six Western New York fire departments awarded $417,789 in federal grants

Four fire departments in Steuben, Chemung and Tioga counties will receive a combined $382,298 in federal grants to support first responders, with the largest award going to the Village of Savona. Rep. Nick … more: Four Southern Tier fire departments receive $382,298 in federal grants

Council rejected the agreement with Auburn Professional Firefighters Local 1446 on a 3-2 vote. Craig Diego, Rhoda Overstreet-Wilson and Mayor Jimmy Giannettino voted against it, while Terry Cuddy and Christina … more: Auburn firefighters contract rejected after council clash over staffing, raises and city finances

The Sennett Fire Department has secured more than $1 million in state and federal funding to renovate its longtime fire station and replace aging thermal imaging cameras. The largest award is a … more: Sennett Fire Department awarded more than $1 million for station upgrades, new equipment

Residents will have an opportunity next month to weigh in on the Fleming Fire District’s proposed annual budget. The district’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. … more: Fleming Fire District sets October public hearing on proposed budget

Rob Shepherd has been promoted to deputy chief of the Ithaca Fire Department, effective Sept. 20. The city said he will help lead work on fire prevention, emergency preparedness and … more: Ithaca promotes Rob Shepherd to deputy fire chief

Multiple fire departments responded Monday to a reported explosion and fire involving a cabin at Fair Haven Beach State Park in Cayuga County. The incident was reported at a cabin along State … more: Explosion sparks cabin fire at Fair Haven Beach State Park; one injury reported

Eight Finger Lakes fire departments and local governments will share more than $2.6 million in state grants for station upgrades, protective equipment and other capital needs, including a $1 million award for the … more: Finger Lakes fire departments awarded $2.6 million in state V-FIRE grants

A detached garage was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived at an early-morning structure fire Wednesday on Sunset Drive in Canadice. Emergency crews were dispatched around 5:12 a.m., and firefighters battled the … more: Garage fire damages neighboring homes in Canadice

A woman was left without a home and lost six dogs in a residential fire on Grand Avenue in the town of Savannah on Monday, according to an online fundraiser. The fundraiser … more: Fundraiser launched for woman after Savannah house fire kills six dogs

A Friday afternoon fire destroyed Spencer’s only full-service grocery store, Shurfine Food Mart, according to The Ithaca Voice. The fire began around 12:30 p.m., and demolition started after crews … more: Fire destroys Spencer’s only full-service grocery store