Greenwood firefighters were called out just after 11 a.m. today when flames consumed a motor home parked behind a residence on State Route 248 near County Road 62. Steuben 911 reported that flames were reportedly visible. Additional help was initially requested from Canisteo and West Union. The fire was declared under control within 29 minutes.
While fire crews were battling the motor home fire, a second emergency was reported at the Greenwood fire station. A man had apparently been injured in a lawn mower rollover accident. The victim was brought to the fire station. The extent of injuries was not clear. An ambulance crew was alerted and LifeNet 77 medical helicopter was requested. Officials decided to land the helicopter at the fire scene. Sheriff Deputies are investigating the lawnmower accident and fire investigators were requested at the scene of the motor home blaze.
