New Bremen area home sustains moderate damage in Monday afternoon fire

NEW BREMEN- No injuries were reported in a Monday afternoon house fire in Lewis County.

It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m. at 8699 Erie Canal Road, New Bremen, NY.

Croghan was the primary fire department on scene, with mutual aid thanks to Beaver Falls, Castorland and New Bremen.

One of the tenants was originally alerted to the flames thanks to a neighbor, who noticed smoke coming from the roof.

Firefighters managed to contain the flames to the second floor and the attic. Croghan Fire Chief Robert Shultz says all fire damage was kept to the second floor and a portion of the attic floor.

In addition, there were some other parts of the home that sustained smoke and water damage.

Overall, firefighters say the home sustained moderate damage, while the contents within sustained minor damage.

No official cause for this fire was mentioned at press time, but an investigation remains ongoing. The Red Cross is currently assisting a tenant.

Members from Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Search & Rescue and the New York State Police all assisted.

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