UPDATE: One hospitalized after structure fire in Cayuga County
One person was sent to the hospital after a structure fire in the town of Sennett over the weekend. The fire, which we originally reported Sunday night thanks to our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire ... more
Two vehicles destroyed, home heavily damaged after fire in Bristol
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office provided an update on a structure and vehicle fire that happened on Gullick Road in the town of Bristol. Deputies said Thomas Knapp, 63, and Charlene Flieger, 55, arrived home ... more
Overnight structure fire on North Creek Road in Palmyra
Firefighters from several districts in Wayne County were called to a structure fire on North Creek Road. Palmyra and South Macedon fire departments were among the first on-scene during the late-evening hours on Wednesday. Extensive ... more
Second fire over the weekend at Steuben County landfill transfer station
Over Memorial Day weekend, two fires at the Steuben County landfill transfer station in Hornell led to the site's temporary closure. The first fire occurred in a garbage collection trailer on Saturday, which was extinguished ... more
DEC investigating after rubbish fire spreads to private property in Seneca County
DEC officers say one person was ticketed after a wildfire investigation in Ovid. According to officials, around 9:30 a.m. on May 28 forest rangers responded to a complaint about rubbish burning that had spread to ... more
HEP Sales ‘extremely grateful’ for quick action of first responders during fire
The team at HEP Sales and North Main Lumber have provided an update following the structure fire that damaged a portion of the building on Tuesday. A representative of HEP told FingerLakes1.com on Thursday the ... more
Groton apartment fire causes limited damage, first responders say
In the village of Groton, firefighters rapidly responded to and controlled a fire confined to the kitchen of a second-floor apartment in a multi-unit building early Sunday evening. The incident, which temporarily shut down Main ... more
Farmington home heavily damaged after fire on Sunday
Firefighters were called to a large structure fire in Farmington on Sunday afternoon. The home, which became fully-engulfed in flames appeared to be heavily damaged. Victor firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 4 p.m ... more
Fire at transfer station in Hornell prompts landfill closure
A landfill transfer station in Steuben County is closed. And it appears as though it will remain that way until further notice. Steuben County Public Works Commissioner Eric Rose told WETM-TV that the landfill was ... more
Cornell fire under investigation
Emergency teams responded to a fire alarm at Cornell University's Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall, a north campus residence hall, late Saturday night. The Cornell University Police Department reported finding laundry damaged by fire on the ... more
REPORT: Firefighters called to ‘house explosion’ in Cayuga County
First responders in Cayuga County were dispatched to what was initially reported as a house explosion during the early evening hours on Saturday. Our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire reported that the home was ... more
Several departments called to structure fire in Cayuga County
Firefighters from several districts were dispatched to a structure fire in Cayuga County late-Saturday. The call came in around 8:30 p.m. First units on-scene confirmed a working fire. Our partners at the Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire ... more
House fire in Tompkins County prompts big response
A house fire erupted on Slaterville Road on Thursday, prompting a swift response from the Brooktondale Fire Department along with mutual aid from surrounding areas. Responding to numerous calls from the Tompkins County 911 Center, ... more
Persistent dry spell raises fire danger to ‘high’ across Finger Lakes
As the Finger Lakes region marks ten days without rain this week, the New York State Department of Environmental Protection has declared the fire danger level "High" through Friday due to dry vegetation. Despite the ... more
Fire destroys bar in Cayuga County
First responders were called to a structure fire in the Scipio Fire District on Tuesday. The call came in between 4:30 and 5 p.m. with firefighters from Fleming were dispatched as mutual aid. A barn ... more
One pet dies, another missing after Wayneport Rd. fire in Wayne County
First responders were left investigating after several departments responded to a structure fire on Wayneport Road in Wayne County. The fire itself was in the Farmington Fire District, which meant departments from both Ontario and ... more
Bomb squad called to Canandaigua business after suspicious package found
The Canandaigua Police Department is investigating a suspicious package that was left at a local business this week. The package was left at a West Avenue business late-Thursday, according to authorities, which prompted a response ... more
SCAM ALERT: Owasco FD says someone is claiming to be selling their t-shirts
First responders in Owasco are warning area residents of a scam. The Owasco Fire Department said they received reports of a scam involving text messages targeting area residents. The text messages claim that the department ... more
Firefighters from two counties called to Wolcott blaze
Firefighters from two counties were dispatched to a structure fire in Wolcott. The call came in for a fire on Larkin Road during the late-morning hours. By noon, mutual aid requests were made to departments ... more
