WEST SPARTA – Flames shot up from a West Sparta sugar shack high and bright enough for a Nunda firefighter to see it and call it in from over two miles away. West Sparta Fire Chief Thomas Pearson says that the shack, located on Reed Road, was a total loss, but there were no injuries and the fire was contained to the structure and did not spread into the surrounding woods. "The fire was reported by a Nunda Fire Department Assistant Chief on … [Read more...]
Towering Fire Destroys Geneseo Furniture Shop
GENESEO – Flames rose almost above the trees early Thursday morning as an expanded two-bay garage burned almost to the ground. According to an eyewitness, the fire started quietly and slowly built to a roar. "I was trying to sleep when I hear this crackling, sounded like ice cracking, almost a popping sound," said Dominic Friscia, who lives just across Prospect Street. "I look out my bedroom window and wow, the flames are towering almost … [Read more...]