Fire chief says electricity caused Taft Avenue fire
The garage was destroyed during the fire, reported at about
No one else was hurt in the fire incident, according to Pidgeon. An investigation is pending by the insurance company to determine the specific electrical source of the fire, he said.
About 45 firefighters were at the scene, officials said.
The fire resulted in damage to structures near the garage, including the residence at
Hennessy's house, which was about 3 feet from the burning garage at
Electricity and gas services at
During the conflagration, an 80-to-100-foot pine tree nearby "lit up," Pidgeon said, and electrical wires were arcing.
Pidgeon said
Crews did "a great job" putting out the fire, Pidgeon said.
The two-story garage at
Mutual aid was provided by
Laurens emergency medical crews and Sidney FAST members were at the Oneonta station, Pidgeon said, and
An occupant of the LaRose residence reported the fire to Emergency 911, Pidgeon said, and residents of the two homes evacuated themselves.
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