Garage Destroyed, Home Damaged In Poland Fire
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A garage was destroyed and a trailer damaged in an overnight fire that broke out in the town of Poland.
No injuries were reported after crews were summoned around 1:05 a.m. Thursday to 2099 Page Road. Members of the Kennedy and Frewsburg fire departments were first called, and fire officials reported finding heavy smoke and flames coming from a garage upon arrival.
Keith Bean, Kennedy fire chief, said the garage was fully engulfed by flames and quickly called for a second alarm -- requesting firefighters from Randolph, Falconer, Kiantone, Ellington and Busti to the scene.
A portion of a nearby trailer caught fire due to its proximity to the garage. Firefighters doused the trailer to prevent further spread of the fire, Bean said.
"Lucky for us it wasn't too windy or it may have carried it to the trailer more. The damage could have been a lot worse," Bean said.
Crews were on scene for a couple of hours, then returned later in the morning after smoke was spotted coming from the trailer.
Due to the amount of damage, county fire investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the fire. However, investigators said the blaze did not appear to be suspicious in nature.
Bean thanked the firefighters who responded early in the morning. "It was great to see everyone there who helped," he said. "That's our mutual aid that we need and is always great to have."