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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Two Olean firefighters slightly injured in Thursday house fire

City of Olean Department of Fire, Building, and Emergency Services

Press Release – Structure Fire

On February 27th 2025 at 11:30 a.m. the City of Olean Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 119 S. Sixth St. Units arrived at 11:34 and found heavy smoke coming from multiple sides of the house. Crews stretched three hose lines; and located and extinguished fire on the first floor and in the basement. There were no civilian injuries. Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The City of Olean was assisted on scene by Olean Police, Portville and Allegany Fire Departments. Trans Am handled ambulance calls in the City of Olean during the fire. Hinsdale, Allegany, and the Town of Olean Fire Department were on standby during the fire.