Allegany County Fire Departments Battle Fire in Friendship
On January 2, 2025, our Office of Emergency Management reported that at 12:27 p.m., the Friendship Fire Department was toned out to respond to a structure fire at 4 Depot Street in Friendship. Ten Allegany County Fire Departments as well as the City of Olean Fire Departments responded to the scene. In addition, seven ambulance services responded, and three fire departments were on standby. Our law enforcement offices including the New York State Police, Sheriff’s Office, and Friendship Police Department also assisted.
All people were evacuated from the structure, evaluated, and have been released.
Eight apartments were destroyed by the fire, and The American Red Cross and Love Thy Neighbor were contacted to assist the displaced families.
On behalf of the citizens of Allegany County, I would like to recognize and thank the many dedicated first responders whose quick actions and tireless efforts helped to minimize the devastation this tragic fire caused.
