Numerous Fire Departments Battle Structure Fire in Taylor – One Family Displaced

Just after 6:30 in the evening on Wednesday, August 28th, Cincinnatus Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence on Cheningo Solon Pond Road in the Town of Taylor. Cincinnatus Fire & Ambulance were already dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the area with minor injuries. Firefighters at the motor vehicle crash confirmed heavy smoke in the area of the reported fire.

Cincinnatus Fire tells X101 News the fire was under control around 80 minutes from the time of call. The brunt of the fire was located in the rear, attic, and the addition to the two-story house. During the fire, firefighters had to work with high temperatures, including an outside temperature of 80 degrees while in full gear.

Fire departments that responded to assist Cincinnatus were Willet, Cuyler, Cortlandville, Marathon, DeRuyter, Smithville, Truxton, McGraw, and Homer. Both Cortlandville and Homer Fire Departments responded with a FAST Team. A FAST Team is “Firefighter Assist Search Team”, who are dedicated to search and rescue of other firefighters. A FAST Team at scenes keeps firefighters safe when entering a burning structure and are automatically dispatched to structure fire calls.

No injuries were reported from the fire.

The family of the residence was displaced as a result of the fire. Currently, the Red Cross is providing assistance. State Fire were called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. It was determined by State Fire the fire began due to an electrical issue inside the residence.

Additional fire departments providing standby coverage during the fire included Tully, Virgil, Triangle, and South Otselic.