(WNY News Now) – An early morning fire in Frewsburg sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries and prompted a multi-agency investigation.

FREWSBURG, NY — A residential fire at 50 Water Street in Frewsburg on Monday, July 7, 2025, resulted in serious injuries to one individual and drew a response from multiple fire and investigative agencies.

At approximately 5:06 a.m., the Frewsburg Fire Department was dispatched to the scene, with assistance from several mutual aid departments. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which originated on the second floor of the structure.

One occupant sustained serious injuries and was transported to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) in Buffalo for treatment. The identity of the injured person has not been released.

The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team and New York State Police conducted an on-site investigation. Officials concluded that the fire was accidental and caused by faulty electrical wiring in the building’s second-floor area.