Fire in Canton leaves 2 homeless, kills several pets

PHOTOS: Two people are homeless after a fire destroyed their town of Canton house. Volunteers from several departments were called to 796 Sykes Road at around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. When they arrived, Morley Fire Chief Wayne Morrison said they saw smoke coming from under the roof of the house. He said once firefighters entered the home, the blaze started burning out of control. Volunteers battled the flames for more than 6 hours before putting out the fire. Morrison said the people who live there weren’t home when the blaze broke out. Several pets inside the house were killed, he said. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials think it started in the living room, according to Morrison. Firefighters from Canton, West Potsdam, Madrid and Rensselaer Falls helped Morley firefighters battle the blaze.
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Police: Man pulled from Ossining house fire dies at hospital

A man pulled from a house fire in Ossining by first responders died after arriving at Phelps Hospital, police say. A 911 call around 1 p.m. reported the fire at 336 Spring St. Fire crews gave the unnamed victim CPR before he was transported to the hospital in Sleepy Hollow. Police say the man appeared to be in his 30s and was the only one inside the house at the time. Fire officials said that the second floor of the home, where the victim was found was heavily cluttered and presented a challenge to rescuers. The house on Spring Street is being treated as a crime scene but authorities say there is no reason to believe the fire was suspicious. In addition to the Ossining Fire Department, crews from Tarrytown, Croton-on-Hudson, Millwood and Thornwood assisted during the incident.
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Fire in Amherst causes brief road closure, $300K in damage

On Tuesday morning, a fire in Amherst caused an estimated $300,000 in damage. Crews responded to the scene on Millersport Highway just after 4:45 a.m. According to fire officials, the caller reported their kitchen was on fire. Everyone was able to get out and the fire was brought under control just after 5:20 a.m. Although it started in the kitchen, crews are still working to find out what caused the fire. In all, $200,000 in damage was reported to the structure and an estimated $100,000 in damage was done to the building’s contents. Millersport remained closed for a brief stretch of the morning commute between Smith Road and I-990. It was re-opened shortly after 7 a.m.
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Newburgh porch fire extends to building

A late Tuesday afternoon fire under an outside porch on a building at 238 First Street in the City of Newburgh spread into the structure, but firefighters had the bulk of it extinguished in a little over a half hour. Fire officials said it broke out just before 4:55 p.m. A second-alarm was called in 10 minutes later and mutual aid fire departments responded from Cronomer Valley, the Stewart Air National Guard Base, and West Point. At 5:30 p.m., the bulk of the fire had been extinguished and crews checked for extension to other parts of the building. The fire department cleared the scene at 6:30 p.m. The cause of the fire was under investigation. There were no reports of any injuries.
Mid Hudson News

Funeral Services Set For Beloved Deer Park Firefighter

The Deer Park community is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter who died on May 6, the Deer Park Fire Department has confirmed. On Monday, officials from Chief Robert Macaluso's office announced Daniel Agababian's passing on Facebook, writing: "The Chief's office is deeply saddened to announce the passing of a dedicated 30-year member, Firefighter Daniel Agababian. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a true and valued member of our firefighting family. Details to follow. Our thoughts and prayers are with Firefighter Agababian’s family, friends, and all those who had the honor of knowing him." Chief Robert Macaluso was not immediately available for comment. Agababian's obituary reads: "Daniel M. Agababian, a dedicated son and father who spent over 30 years as a Deer Park volunteer firefighter, has sadly passed away on May 6, 2024."
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His Dad Was a New York City Firefighter and Jets Ticketholder Who Died on 9/11, Now Patrick McSweeney Is Trying Out for the Team

PHOTOS: The son of a firefighter who lost his life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City is paying homage with the help of football. Over the weekend, Patrick McSweeney, a football tight end, participated in a rookie minicamp for the New York Jets, his dad Timothy's favorite team. According to the NFL team's official website, Timothy was a Jets season ticket holder and instilled the same passion for the team in Patrick, who was 9 months old at the time of his death. Patrick told the sports organization that while he doesn't "really have any memories of being with my father physically," he feels connected to him through the stories about his character. "Everyone gravitated towards him. He was always putting other people first," said Patrick.
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Fire erupts at Clay apartments

Residents of the Candlelight Lane Apartments in Clay woke up to smoke and banging on doors Monday morning after a portion of the complex caught fire. At 6:11 a.m., the Moyer's Corners Fire Department was dispatched to the apartment complex for a multiple occupancy fire. The deputy fire chief reports one person jumped from a second-story window to escape and one firefighter is being treated after becoming overheated. "I got there, and I seen this fire, AC units were blowing up, fireworks were going off," said neighbor John Fernandez. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office reports one resident is in the hospital for smoke inhalation. Unit 27 of the complex is most likely going to be torn down according to officials.
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Horseheads Fire Department hiring paid driver for first time ever to support increase in calls

For the first time in department history, the Horseheads Fire Department has created a paid position. With the increasing number of calls the department is facing everyday, the need for a paid driver has become more pressing. The Horseheads Fire Department is volunteer based. They responded to 820 calls in 2023, a record breaking year. As of May 7th, there have been 279 calls in 2024. At that pace, the department is set to break another record. "With the increasing demand calls, the increasing responsibilities of the firefighters, and we don't have as many volunteers coming out to help us anymore, so we need this the paid driver. We've been asking the village for several years now. They afforded us the opportunity to put the paid driver on from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 hours a day," said First Assistant Chief Ryan Wheeler.
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