WYOMING COUNTY/Town of Java/Barn fire causes $300,000 in damages

A neighbor discovered a barn fire a little after 4:00a.m. on Thursday morning and called 9-1-1 in the Town of Java.

Four fire companies, Strykersville, Arcade, North Java and Sheldon, all responded to the scene at 5834 Rt. 98 to find a 48′ by 50′ barn that was totally involved.

The owners of the barn, Bruce and Paula Catlin, lost many antique vehicles as well as tools, lawnmowers and a recreational vehicle

Fire crews were able to keep the damage to a nearby house to a minimum and were on scene for about 4.5 hours.

Also assisting on scene was Wyoming County Emergency Management, Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department and NYS Police and Strykersville Squad 10.

The cause is under investigation.

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