At 14:41hrs Potsdam Firefighters were alerted for a structure fire on Route 56 North, across from North Country Communications. Engine 80 arrived and found heavy smoke showing from the eaves and roof of a 1 story house. Chief McGregor requested mutual aid from Norwood and West Potsdam to the scene. Crews advanced a line through the front door to try and find the source of the fire and initiate a primary search of the residence. One female victim was located and the fire was quickly knocked down. A secondary search was conducted and no further victims were found. Crews remained on the scene for three hours overhauling, mopping up and aiding in the investigation.
The St. Lawrence County Cause and Origin team responded along with the NYS Police. It is believed that an unattended candle was the cause of the fire.
Units:
Engine-80 J Corbett
Tanker-100 J Robar
Rescue-14 W McLennan
