Structure Fire 121
Fulton Street
April 23rd 2024
On Tuesday April 23rd at 07:26 the City of Olean
Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 121 Fulton Street. The fire department responded with two engines
and one ladder truck. The first engine
arrived on the scene within three minutes and found smoke and fire coming from the
2nd floor windows. A hose
line was stretched and advanced into the house for an interior fire attack,
while other firefighters conducted a search for any victims. The fire was knocked down within four minutes
of arriving on-scene. Crews then checked
for extension in the attic and voids. The fire was contained to one bedroom on the 2nd
floor with some extension to the exterior.
There were four people in the home at the time of the
fire. All residents were able to
self-evacuate. One was treated for burns
and smoke inhalation. Trans AM provided on-scene care and transported the
patient to Olean General Hospital. Portville Fire Department Air Truck assisted
on scene. Allegany and Weston Mills Fire
Department provided standby coverage. Love Thy Neighbor assisted the displaced
residents.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental,
caused by electrical malfunction.
Submitted by Eric Maurouard
Fire ChiefCity of Olean Fire Department
