At 12:42 a.m. Tuesday, Angelica firefighters were called to the Allegany County Fair for a reported fire. First responders said a food stand, located next to the horse barn, ignited. Fire crews knocked the flames down in short order. Belmont firefighters assisted.
This is a statement on Facebook from Angelica Fire and Rescue: At 12:42 a.m. the Angelica Fire Department and Rescue Squad along with Belmont and Belfast Fire Departments and District 3 FAST Team were dispatched to the County Fairgrounds for a reported structure fire/food stand fire near the horse barns. Upon the chiefs arrival it was confirmed a working fire with exposures to other structures and food stands. Angelica 1 was the first apparatus to respond and was on scene within 5 minutes of the initial dispatch. The interior firefighters were able to knock the fire down quickly and save the other nearby structures/stands.
A sincere thank you to the 911 dispatchers, all responding departments and units to include fire investigators, coordinators and Sheriffs Department. Friendship Fire for standing by at our hall with an engine and Amity for being on alert for us.
