Town of Ossian
Livingston County
Wildland Fire: On Nov. 8 at 6:55 a.m., Central Dispatch received a call concerning a fire on Ossian State Forest. Forest Rangers Cordell and Dormer responded and worked with local volunteer fire departments, including Allegany County departments to include Canaseraga, to establish a control line around the fire. Forest Rangers Thaine and Wickens also responded to assist. By 5:00 p.m., there was a control line around the 48-acre fire and all resources had cleared the scene. On Nov. 9, Rangers returned to the fire to continue suppression efforts and investigate its cause, which is currently unknown.
DEC Forest Ranger responds to fire at Ossian State Forest