Auburn firefighters participate in rescue training at city landfill

A few years ago, firefighters were called to the vacant Dunn & McCarthy site on West Street in Auburn, where a 12-year-old boy had sunk waist-deep in wet, grainy soil. The soil had become quicksand, ... more
Crews respond to camper fire in Junius
First responders in Seneca County were called to a camper fire on Gassner Road around 12:30 p.m. Law enforcement quickly arrived on-scene, along with the Junius Fire Department. Magee Fire Department was placed on stand-by ... more
UPDATE: Elderly woman ID’d as second victim in fatal fire in Naples (video)

Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero called the deadly fire in Naples 'devastating' and said that it would be a time consuming and involved process as crews continue working at the scene. Family has been notified, ... more
Volunteers to install 100 free smoke alarms across the Finger Lakes

The American Red Cross is getting ready to Sound the Alarm against home fires. From April 28th to May 13th, thousands of Red Cross volunteers and partners across the country will install 100,000 free smoke alarms in ... more
LATEST: Home on Ovid St. devastated by fire (video & photos)

First responders were called to 71 Ovid Street for the report of a structure fire Monday afternoon. The call came in around 2 p.m. and prompted response from Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Fayette, and Geneva fire ... more
“It’s going to be tough forever”: Woman returns home after fatal Palmyra fire

The woman and her grandson injured in a fatal fire this week are both out of the hospital. The fire started just before 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at the home on East Palmyra Port Gibson ... more
LATEST: Officials give update on fatal Palmyra blaze

The East Palmyra Fire Department was dispatched to 1569 East Palmyra-Port Gibson Road around 2:53 a.m. on Tuesday for a reported structure fire. According to Sheriff Barry Virts, firefighters found a home fully-involved upon arrival ... more
Dog dies in Manchester structure fire after reported ‘explosion’

Firefighters were called to a home explosion in Port Gibson on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses said they heard an explosion around 12:30 p.m. at a home along Rt. 31 near Hanley Road. Police say at least ... more
Video shows large structure fire in Canandaigua overnight, remains under investigation

A barn on Gibson Street in Canandaigua was a total loss after a major structure fire during the overnight hours. The fire was first reported int he area of Wood and Gibson streets. While the ... more
Two barns heavily damaged by fire on Tuesday

As of 1 p.m. overhaul was in progress at the scene of a structure fire involving two barns on Silver Street Road in Fleming. Fleming, Owasco, Throop, Sennett, Scipio and Union Springs fire departments were ... more
LATEST: Fleming field fire caused by resident burning piece of furniture (photos)

On Monday crews responded to a field fire in Cayuga County. The fire was reportedly spreading fast when first responders arrived on-scene — and even approaching a barn. Fleming, Throop, Owasco, Scipio, Union Springs, Auburn ... more
Sheriff provides update on explosion, structure fire at Moore Street home in Waterloo

Seneca County Sheriff Tim Luce provided an update on the explosion and fire reported in Waterloo earlier this week - noting that the investigation remains active. Deputies responded to 31 Moore Street in the Town ... more
UPDATED: Teen charged with arson after Auburn fire (photos)

A pair of 16-year-olds were arrested and charged in connection with a major fire that was reported Saturday morning. The vacant building, which those in the area say had been empty for nearly two decades ... more
Junius cabin destroyed, fire deemed accidental after investigation

An investigation determined that a Junius fire started in a wood stove, which resulted in a cabin on West Townline Road to be deemed a 'total loss'. Around 7:42 p.m. on Saturday deputies along with ... more
Public’s help requested after fire at Barr Transportation in Auburn

Authorities in Cayuga County are trying to determine the origin of a fire at Barr Transportation on York Street. The fire, which is now under investigation by the Auburn Police Department and Auburn Fire Department ... more
Cabin fire under investigation in Phelps
A fully-involved cabin fire was reported on West Townline Road in Phelps Saturday evening. The call was reported around 7:45 p.m., when Junius and Oaks Corners fire departments were called to the scene. Crews on-scene ... more
Vacant home in Auburn destroyed by blaze

A vacant home on Sheridan Street in Auburn was a total loss after a fire during the early-morning hours on Thursday. Firefighters were called to the scene around 2:44 a.m. for a structure fire at ... more
Clyde home heavily damaged by fire after overnight blaze

More than a half-dozen fire departments were called out to a structure fire on Welch Road in Clyde around 11 p.m. on Wednesday. Firefighters in Clyde report that they were able to contain the flames ... more
Bridgeport Fire District seeks volunteers
Looking for an opportunity to serve our community? The Bridgeport Fire District is seeking volunteers to join our Board of Fire Commissioner’s Committee. Volunteers must reside in the Town of Seneca Falls and be 18 ... more
Crews respond to fire at Weedsport supermarket
Multiple departments were initially called out in Weedsport for a possible commercial structure fire on North Seneca Street. While the fire was out upon arrival — the location firefighters were called to is a local ... more
LATEST: Batteries caused Hogarth Ave. fire in Geneva (video)

Firefighters in Geneva were called to Hogarth Avenue for a reported structure fire. Crews on-scene confirmed the initial report of a fire at 30 Hogarth Street. The Geneva Fire Department and Finger Lakes Ambulance were ... more