Propane Leak Sparks House Fire

March 17, 2023 By News Staff Chautauqua County, Fire 0

MGN Online

HARTFIELD, NY (WNY News Now) – A propane leak is blamed for sparking a Friday house fire that killed several family pets in Chautauqua County.

Around 10:45 a.m. Friday the Hartfield Fire Department, along with 10 other fire departments for mutual aid, responded to a structure fire call at 6060 Hartfield Centralia Road.

The Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigation team says a propane leak within the residence is to balme.











The fumes came in contact with a nearby water heater burner, sparking flames.

While there were no human injuries reported, deputies said several family pets perished.

The home’s structure was also badly damaged as a result of the fire.









 

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