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Information from a provided press release
Two firefighters were transported to the hospital for heat related issues, and a contractor was also transported to the hospital with burn injuries after a barn fire at 2778 Rt. 246 in the town of Perry on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
According to the Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, firefighters were able to limit damage to a nearby home and garage. A large excavator sustained major damage from the fire as the barn was actively being demolished at the time of the fire.
Damages are estimated at $125,000 and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire Departments from Perry Center, Perry, Castile, Silver Springs, Warsaw, Wyoming, Pavilion and Cuylerville-Leicester were on scene for: 3-1/2 hrs. Also assisting on scene, Perry Ambulance, Wyoming County Emergency Management, Wyoming County Emergency Response Team, Town of Perry DPW and Perry Police Department.
