The Potsdam Fire Department was dispatched at 1526 hours on Saturday August 23rd to a report of a fire on the 2nd floor of KHS rentals at 131 Maple Street. Engine 49 responded immediately and arrived on scene confirming a working fire. Engine 49 laid 600 feet of supply line from a hydrant on Clarkson Campus causing Maple Street to be closed. Initial crew placed an 1 3/4" attack line into operation and knocked down the bulk of the fire. Mutual aid was requested from West Potsdam, Canton, Hannawa Falls,, Parishville, and West Stockholm with Norwood filling in for Potsdam. Potsdam fire was also assisted on scene by Potsdam Police, and Potsdam Rescue. The Potsdam Fire Department was back in service at 1913 hours
The fire is currently under investigation by the St. Lawrence County Fire investigation team, and Potsdam Police.