Syracuse, N.Y. – On Saturday, December 25th at 11:53 A.M. the Syracuse Fire Department was called to 1811 East Fayette Street for a reported fire in an apartment building. The first companies were on scene in less than two minutes, and quickly located a fire in a third-floor apartment. Heavy smoke had filled the third-floor hallway and other areas of the building, prompting firefighters to check every apartment for trapped or endangered occupants.
It took less than twenty minutes to extinguish the flames. Crews were able to contain the fire to the apartment of origin, but the damage was extensive. The tenants of that apartment will not be able to reoccupy it at this time. It took nearly an hour to clear all of the residual smoke from the building. No injuries were reported. AMR, National Grid, and the Syracuse Police Department also responded to the scene. Members of the Fire Investigation Bureau are currently working to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
The Syracuse Fire Department would like to remind everyone that when a fire alarm activates, you should immediately evacuate the building. Never assume that it is a false alarm or a test. Once outside, do not re-enter the building until the fire department tells you it is safe to do so. If you are aware of any trapped or missing occupants, give that information to the 911 operator or to firefighters as they arrive.
