MOUNT MORRIS – A man is thought to have made it out of a house fire on Dutch Street Monday with only minor injuries. According to first responders, the man escaped from a second story window with minor injuries but was transported to a hospital. The fire started at about 8 a.m. The house is a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by multiple agencies. Continue to follow the GeneseeSun.com as further … [Read more...]
Sluggish Car Bursts Into Flames in Sparta
SPARTA – A car burst into flames after a driver felt it lose power on her way north to Rochester on Stagecoach Road Thursday afternoon. According to first responders at the scene, they found the car fully involved with flames as they pulled up. "The driver felt the car lose power so she pulled over and stopped and turned it off," said Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Livingston County's Office of Emergency Management. "She got out, looked … [Read more...]
Truck Burns at Fastenal in Avon
AVON – A dump truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon outside of Fastenal on Rte. 15 (Lakeville Road). According to eyewitnesses, the smoke was visible from I-390 nearby as the fire started just before 3:30 p.m. Firefighters with the East Avon Fire Department responded to the scene alongside multiple assisting departments. There are no reported injuries. Investigators are now trying to determine the cause of the fire. Fastenal sells … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Saloon Wiped Out by Main Street Geneseo Blaze
GENESEO – The fire that tore through 71 to 73 Main Street in the Village's business district Wednesday afternoon has destroyed at least one of Geneseo's treasures, Kelly's Saloon. Geneseo Fire Chief Andrew Chanler said that the bar, an icon of the region, was lost in the blaze, as well as two apartments above. "It's probably a total loss, and this building and its occupant are kind of an icon," said Chief Chanler. "The damage is very … [Read more...]