Early Morning Fire in City of Cortland Knocked Down Quickly

on February 8, 2023

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Early yesterday morning, around 6:45am, the City of Cortland Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 185 Port Watson Street in the City of Cortland.

When firefighters arrived, a fire was confirmed in the building with smoke showing. Additional firefighters arrived and began to search the building for anyone who may still be inside. As the search went on inside the building, firefighters outside began fire suppression, with additional firefighters placing ladders for fire safety and ventilation.

Six firefighters in full gear stand outside a two-story house with ladders and hoses; snow covers the ground and the house shows signs of fire damage near a stairway.

Three firefighters in full gear stand outside a two-story house with peeling paint, while a fourth firefighter climbs a ladder to a window on the upper floor. Snow covers the ground and the sky is clear. — Images Courtesy of the City of Cortland Fire Department

A red fire truck with an extended ladder is parked on the street beside a two-story light green and white house. The house shows signs of damage and the sky is clear in the early evening.

Cortland firefighters were then able to get the fire in the residence under control in about 15 minutes. No injuries were reported.

The City of Cortland Fire Department and NYS Fire are currently investigating the cause of the fire and ask anyone with information to call 607-756-5612.