PRESS RELEASE TO LOCAL MEDIA:
CITY FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE AFTERNOON HOUSE FIRE ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF ELMIRA
On Wednesday March 5th around 3:30 pm, Elmira firefighters responded to a house fire near the corner of Lake Street and Linden Place. Smoke coming from the attic was seen as firefighters arrived. Fire crews quickly confirmed no one was at home at the time. Firefighters began searching the second floor through smoky conditions for access to the attic. Once discovered, fire was extinguished in the attic within minutes. City fire crews continued working inside to reveal hard to reach hot spots and fire extension to ensure nothing else was burning.
The tenant was not at home at the time. The fire was reported by outside neighbors who noticed the smoke. Fire damage was contained to a small portion of the attic and the upper wall of a second-floor bathroom. NYSEG was called to the scene to secure the home’s utilities. Elmira Fire was assisted on scene by Elmira Police and one engine from Elmira Heights Fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the City Fire Marshall’s Office. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Elmira Fire Deputy Chief
Bill Gillette