| At approximately 11:12 PM on Sunday, August 15th, Potsdam Fire responded mutual aid along with Norfolk Fire Department to assist Norwood Fire Department at the scene of a working residential structure fire at 15 River Street in the Village of Norwood. Initial reports indicated possible multiple occupants trapped in the residence.
Potsdam Fire responded Engine 80, Tanker 100, Rescue 14, and Recsue 30 with 19 firefighters to the scene of the emergency. Interior crews were lead by Past Chief John Keleher. Primary and secondary search of the residence revealed no occupants were home at the time of the fire. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze quickly with an aggressive interior attack.
Investigation of the incident is being conducted by the St. Lawrence County Fire Investigation Team.
Hannawa Falls Fire Department provided an engine crew for standby at Potsdam Fire Station during the incident. West Stockholm firefighters were on Standby at Norwood Fire Station. Potsdam Rescue was on standby with an ambulance crew at the scene. |
