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Press release
On Thursday November 28, 2024, the City of Batavia Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 15 East Avenue in the city. Law enforcement arrived on scene and confirmed fire showing from the first floor with one occupant out of the building and unknown if any others were inside.
Initial fire units led by Lieutenant Craig Huntoon, arrived 4 minutes after dispatch to find a large volume of fire on the first floor of a two-story, single-family residence. Lieutenant Huntoon immediately requested a second alarm while crews made an aggressive offensive fire attack. Crews were able to bring the fire under control quickly and performed searches for any occupants. No additional occupants were found.
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Crews spent over three hours on scene. The structure sustained major damage to the entire first floor, while the second floor only received minor damage due to a closed stairwell door.
There were two minor injuries to firefighters on scene.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by City of Batavia Fire Department.
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The City of Batavia Fire Department was assisted by the City of Batavia Police Department, Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center, the Town of Batavia Fire Department, the Leroy Fire Department, Mercy EMS, and Genesee County Office of Emergency Management.