Update: Firefighter Airlifted While Fighting Fire

This story is an update on a story we reported on earlier this week. A Geneva firefighter had to be airlifted to the hospital after suffering from a heart issue. This occurred while he was fighting a house fire in Seneca County on Monday night. This information came from volunteer firefighters. Firefighters were fighting the fire outside the home which was located at 31 Moore Street in Border City. While doing so, the firefighter was having heart issues. A Mercy Flight took him to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. His condition was still not known as of Monday night. As of now, more...

28 April

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Three People Charged with Setting Gloversville Fire

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The Gloversville Police Department has arrested three teens and charged them with arson. This is in connection with a fire that burned down the former JBF Mill. All three of the teens have been charged with fourth-degree arson. This is a class E felony. They have also been charged with first-degree reckless endangerment which is a class D felony. The teens charged were Allen H. Vosburgh Jr., 17, Joseph S. Banovic, JR., 17, , and David C. Taylor, 19. Police have alleged that the three of them intentionally started a fire on February 10 and that their actions caused the destruction of the...

27 April

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One Person Injured in Fire in Brooklyn

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While we like to focus on bringing you accident news stories about vehicle accidents, we also like to update you on other accident news stories from time to time. One person was injured in a fire that happened in a Brooklyn building. This incident happened on Thursday morning at around 8. It started on the third floor at 3908 Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park. This information comes from officials. One person is said to have suffered from injuries that were not life-threatening. The extent of the injuries is not known at this time. This fire is still being investigated. If we learn any...

25 April

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Update: Barn Fire in Canandaigua

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This story is recent as it was reported on April 24. Investigators are looking into what caused a large fire to burn in Canandaigua. The fire is reported to have started at around 11:15 at night on Monday between homes located on Gorham and Gibson Streets. According to neighbors, they heard explosions coming from the barn while the crews were fighting the fire. The firefighting crews have reported that the carriage barn was completely destroyed in the blaze. It has also been reported that no one was hurt in the fire. Investigators do not think that the fire was started under suspicious circumstances. If any...

24 April

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Fire Destroys 7 Businesses in Bronx

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On April 23, a five-alarm fire burned through many stores that were situated in a row. This incident occurred in the Fordham area of the Bronx. The fire started at East 194th Street at around 5:30 n the morning on Tuesday. Around 250 firefighters came to the scene with 50 pieces of equipment. Ladders were used to knock down some of the flames, and the fire was brought under control hours after they began fighting the blaze. The fire is reported to have destroyed seven businesses. These businesses included a pizza shop, barbershop, Chinese restaurant, and more. A grocery store was able to...

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Update: Firefighter Airlifted While Fighting Fire

Three People Charged with Setting Gloversville Fire

One Person Injured in Fire in Brooklyn

Update: Barn Fire in Canandaigua

Fire Destroys 7 Businesses in Bronx