Home destroyed in Manchester fire; residents escape without injury
A fast-moving fire destroyed a home on Dewey Road in the Town of Manchester on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a large emergency response and the closure of a section of the roadway for several hours. Ontario ... more
Large field fire draws multiple departments to Beach Road in Cayuga County
Firefighters from several Cayuga County departments responded to a large outdoor fire Wednesday after an initial report of a tractor fire in a field on Beach Road. According to the Throop Fire Department, first-arriving crews ... more
Bristol fire department handled 30 calls in May
The Bristol Volunteer Fire Department responded to 30 emergency calls during May, including several requests for mutual aid assistance in neighboring communities. According to the department, six of those calls involved providing support to surrounding ... more
Quick response limits dumpster fire in Seneca Falls
A dumpster fire at the Stanton Meadows apartment complex was quickly contained Sunday night after police officers and firefighters worked together to prevent the flames from spreading. The incident was reported around 9:16 p.m. when ... more
Pets rescued after porch fire damages Auburn home (photos)
Quick action by Auburn firefighters helped contain a porch fire Friday afternoon and rescue three pets trapped inside a city home. The Cayuga County 911 Center received a report of a porch fire at 16 ... more
Pickup truck destroyed by fire outside Odessa-Montour school
A pickup truck was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon near the Odessa-Montour school campus, but all four people inside escaped without injury. The vehicle had just pulled out of the Odessa-Montour school parking lot when ... more
Fleming firefighters assist at Port Byron garage fire
Fleming firefighters spent nearly two hours assisting crews in Port Byron after a reported garage fire involving downed power lines Saturday night. Fleming Fire Department's Rescue Pumper 1 was providing standby coverage in Weedsport during ... more
Auburn assistant fire chief retires after nearly 31 years of service
The Auburn Fire Department is marking the retirement of Assistant Chief Ed Sherman, who completed his final shift this week after nearly 31 years serving the city and its residents. Sherman joined the department on ... more
One person hospitalized after fire at Ithaca emergency shelter hotel
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at the Rodeway Inn in Ithaca, a facility currently being used for emergency shelter placement through Tompkins County. Emergency crews from the Ithaca Fire ... more
Brush fire burns for hours near Collett Road in Farmington
Firefighters from multiple Ontario County agencies battled a large brush fire late Thursday night in the Town of Farmington. The Farmington Volunteer Fire Association said crews were dispatched around 10:03 p.m. along with Victor-Farmington Volunteer ... more
Family escapes safely after electrical fire at Jerusalem home
A family of four safely escaped a structure fire Saturday afternoon in the Town of Jerusalem after a homeowner managed to contain the flames before emergency crews arrived, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office ... more
Tractor fire sparks brush blaze in Victor, draws mutual aid response
Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a tractor fire in Victor on Monday morning that quickly spread into a brush fire, burning several acres before crews brought it under control. The Victor Fire Department said ... more
Emergency crews respond to shed fire near Penn Yan
Emergency crews were called to a structure fire Saturday morning at a property along East Bluff Drive near Penn Yan after a shed became engulfed in smoke. According to the Yates County Sheriff's Office, deputies ... more
Wayne County fire department failed to fix longstanding financial oversight problems
A follow-up review by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller found the South Butler Fire District failed to implement most of the financial oversight reforms recommended after a 2021 audit uncovered widespread ... more
Firefighters contain Bellona house fire after second alarm response
Firefighters from multiple Yates County departments responded to a working house fire Wednesday afternoon in the Bellona Fire District, where crews were able to quickly knock down the blaze following an aggressive interior attack. According ... more
Investigation underway after house fire in Sodus Point
Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out Wednesday morning in the Village of Sodus Point, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the fire occurred at a single-family ... more
Auburn firefighters conduct specialized rescue training exercises
Firefighters in Auburn spent recent shifts training with specialized rescue equipment as part of ongoing efforts to prepare crews for complex emergency situations. The Auburn Fire Department said crews conducted a low-angle rescue training scenario ... more
Family displaced after third-alarm fire heavily damages Caledonia home
A Livingston County family was displaced Monday after a fire that started in a camper spread to a garage and home on East Avenue in Caledonia, drawing dozens of firefighters to the scene. Emergency crews ... more
Vehicle fire in Seneca Falls garage briefly closes Chapel Street
A vehicle fire inside a garage prompted a response from multiple emergency agencies in Seneca Falls late Sunday afternoon, but officials say no injuries were reported and damage to the home was limited. Seneca Falls ... more
