One Person Found Deceased After 2nd Alarm Fire in Village of McGraw

Update 11:30pm 3/24/2025: State Police have confirmed one person was found deceased inside the residence. The investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Around 6 Monday evening, McGraw Fire was dispatched to a structure fire on Elm Street in the Village of McGraw. On arrival, firefighters confirmed an active fire with heavy smoke and flames. A 2nd alarm was issued to bring in mutual aid from Cortlandville, Homer, and the City of Cortland Fire Departments.

First Assistant Chief for McGraw Fire, Andrew Harvey, told X101 News firefighters had a knock down on the fire within 10 minutes from the time of call. Firefighters then worked extensively on overhaul of the two-story house and checked for any extension. Harvey says they believe the fire began on the first floor of the house and extended to the second floor. On scene, a detached garage can be seen with its siding melted off with the rear of the house completely burned out.

The fire is under investigation, no comment was provided when asked about any injuries of those inside the house. No firefighters were injured. McLean Fire was also requested to the scene for their rehab trailer. State Police investigators are also on scene along with State Fire. Cincinnatus Fire provided standby coverage for McGraw at their station during the fire.

X101 has reached out to State Police for comment. Firefighters remain on scene as of 7:45pm Monday evening.