(WNY News Now) – Olean, NY – A devastating structure fire broke out on Monday, January 13, at 116 S. Sixteenth Street, prompting a swift response from the City of Olean Fire Department.
Arriving at 1:51 PM, fire crews found a two-story residence engulfed in heavy flames throughout the first floor. Firefighters quickly deployed multiple hose lines to combat the blaze and conducted a thorough search of the property. Fortunately, no residents were found inside the home.
Tragically, a dog perished in the fire. Significant fire extension in the stud channels complicated efforts to contain the blaze, requiring firefighters to ventilate the roof and open walls and soffits.
One firefighter was transported to Olean General Hospital for a medical evaluation. The extent of their condition has not been disclosed.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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