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An electrical issue is the cause of a fire at an apartment house in the Village of Perry on Friday evening, January 2, 2026.
Perry and Perry Center Fire Departments along with Castile and Silver Springs Fire Departments responded with Perry Ambulance to 70 Water Street about 9:14p.m., for smoke coming from the structure. All three occupants on the first floor were able to evacuate their apartment. The upper apartment was vacant.
Crews were on scene for about 3.5 hours.
Also assisting on scene, Wyoming County Emergency Management, Perry Police, Perry DPW and NYSEG.
According to the Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, damages are estimated to be $25,000. The three occupants on the first floor along with their cat and dog were able to escape the fire safely and are staying with friends.
The apartment building is owned by Small City Real Estate LLC.
Mount Morris FD was also called to the seen.