(WNY News Now) – A Friday afternoon fire on King Street in Dunkirk has prompted an investigation, with officials pointing to faulty wiring as the cause.
Dunkirk, N.Y. – On October 25, 2024, at approximately 4:09 p.m., the Dunkirk Fire Department responded to a structure fire reported at a residence on King Street. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to neighboring properties. The fire, though controlled, caused notable damage on the first floor of the residence.
Once the flames were out, the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was called to the scene to determine the origin and cause of the incident. Following a thorough inspection, investigators determined that an exposed electrical wire on the first floor had ignited the fire.
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