Working House Fire in Allegany, NY Saturday
Allegany Fire Department
2/10/24 16:12 AFD was toned for a structure fire on E Main St. Deputy 4 was near the area and reported a working fire. Allegany crews made an interior attack to quickly knock down the room and contents fire. Due to multiple obstructs, Tower 6 had to reposition a couple of times to maneuver around power lines and poles, but eventually made it to the roof and checked for exterior extension. The neighbor was able to make a rescue of a pet dog that was in the room of origin. She needed to be taken to OGH for smoke inhalation by AREMS. One Allegany firefighter was also scene at the hospital for burns to his ear. Several mutual aid departments assisted on scene. The fire was determined to be accidental in nature.