2 people die in Town of Ellicottville house fire

Two people died after a fire broke out in a Cattaraugus County home early Friday. A 79-year-old man and his wife died inside the home, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff Office said in a statement Sunday. No age was provided for the wife, and no names were given at this time. A medical alert alarm on Bryant Hill Road in the Town of Ellicottville was reported around 1:40 a.m. Friday, according to the Ellicottville Police Department. Heavy fire conditions were observed by the first people to arrive on the scene. The fire caused "catastrophic damage," the sheriff's office said. After it was extinguished, crews found the two victims inside the home. The Ellicottville, Franklinville, Great Valley, Machias, and West Valley fire companies battled the blaze.
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Northport Fire Department holds extrication tournament in honor of late firefighter

VIDEO: The Northport Fire Department held an extrication tournament Saturday in memory of a firefighter who died in a crash in 2008. Over 30 teams from 17 different departments competed in rescue scenarios during the event. The tournament is dedicated to Northport Firefighter Chuck Varese. His father told News 12 that the event is about camaraderie and providing extra training. “They’re learning new techniques, and you know what, that’s saving lives,” he said.
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Fire rips through Manhattan apartment building, injures three residents and one firefighter

Three residents and a firefighter in Harlem were injured Sunday afternoon when a 2-alarm fire ripped through an apartment building, FDNY sources said. According to the FDNY, the Mother’s Day blaze erupted inside of 3 East 109th St., a six-story apartment building located between Madison and 5th Avenues, at around 12:47 p.m. on May 12. The flames tore through the top floor and spread across the roof. About 80 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to quell the fire. FDNY members could be seen knocking out windows on the top floor before climbing to the roof and pumping water into the charred exterior. FDNY officials reported that the blaze was contained and extinguished by 2:16 p.m. However, they also state that 3 residents suffered minor injuries while one firefighter was also treated for a minor injury.
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Officials: 3 people hospitalized following Manorhaven house fire

PHOTOS: Three individuals were hospitalized after a fire erupted Saturday night at a home in Manorhaven. Officials say flames broke out at the residence on Linwood Road North before 8:00 p.m. Assistant Chief Fire Marshal James Hickman says a senior woman inside the home at the time was helped out by one of her sons. The three people involved are expected to be OK, according to authorities. Officials say multiple departments responded to the scene and assisted in extinguishing the flames. The second floor of the home collapsed due to the fire, which made the job difficult for first responders. "Between the collapse and the accumulation of things inside, the fire department had quite the battle on their hands,” said Hickman. The fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire, according to officials.
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Nassau County Fire Service Academy instructor survives after training session goes up in flames

An instructor is recovering from some serious burns after an accident during a training exercise at the Nassau County Fire Academy. The fire, which happened Thursday morning, is considered an accident. It happened at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy during a set up for a training exercise on a mock boat-like ship. Fire officials say that combustible liquids that are used to spark fires during their live exercises ignited too soon. "As they were setting up to get ready for the live fire portion of that training, there were combustible liquids that were ignited causing a flash fire," Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro said. The good news is that the fire service academy instructor is expected to survive. He was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, which is the primary burn center, immediately after the incident.
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House fire in Whitehall kills young girl

A fire at a multi-unit property on Maple Street in Whitehall claimed the life of a young girl early Wednesday morning. The child was identified as 10-year-old Airyonna Jabot. The Whitehall Central School district says grief counselors will be on hand for Jabot’s classmates at the school she attended. The fire took place around 4:30 a.m. All other residents got out of the home safely. No other injuries were reported. Washington County District Attorney Tony Jordan was on scene. He told NEWS10 that his presence was routine procedure, not necessarily because the incident is suspicious. A litany of agencies, including the New York State police forensic examiners, were also present Wednesday afternoon. Whitehall volunteer fire, Washington County emergency services, and the Red Cross was there as well.
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Homeowner, several animals safe after Plattsburgh house fire

Multiple crews were called to 98 Abenaki Rd. in Plattsburgh around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a fire. When crews arrive, they said one of two people living there was home and was able to get out. Emergency officials said many pets were also saved, but one cat died in the fire. Clinton County Emergency Services said the fire damaged the home and is uninhabitable. Volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross were also available to provide financial assistance to the homeowners for shelter, food and clothing. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Fire Breaks Out at South Utica’s Ridgewood Plaza

The Utica Fire Department responded to a fire at Ridgewood Plaza Thursday afternoon, located at 2514 Oneida Street. The plaza houses White Hill Memorials, Ridgewood Market, Vanity Hair and Beauty Parlor, Maria's Pasta Shop, Holy Pizzoli and M & M Cleaners. When firefighters got there, there was smoke visible from the back of the building. An attached storage building was on fire, and it was extending to the roofline. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire, according to a press release. They inspected the wall and roof areas, discovering the fire had reached the main building, which was promptly put out. To prevent water damage, tarps were placed over store merchandise and cooking equipment. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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