At 12:17 p.m., the City of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential fire at 236 State street.
First arriving fire units were on scene at 12:21p.m. and upon arrival, firefighters discovered a working kitchen fire in the rear portion of the home.
Responding crews made entrance into the residence from a side door and attacked the fire. Firefighters were able to confine and contain the fire to the kitchen area and the situation was called under control by command at 12:34 pm and all units were back in service at 2:33 pm.
While the fire was contained to the kitchen area of the home, there was extensive heat and smoke damage throughout the residence due to the intensity of the fire.
Two dogs perished inside of the home.
At this time the City of Batavia’s Fire Investigation team is investigating to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Presently, the fire does not appear to be incendiary in nature. Once a determination has been made, more information will be released.
City Fire was assisted at the scene by the City of Batavia Police and Code Departments with additional support provided by Genesee County Emergency Dispatchand Office of Emergency Services.
Additionally, The Town of Batavia Fire Department assisted City Fire with responding to the New York State School for the Blind for a fire alarm activation during the State street incident.