Sunday, November 3, 2013

SHERIFF'S PRESS RELEASE REGARDING SATURDAY'S FIRE IN GASPORT

On Saturday, November 2, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office received several 911 calls reporting a house fire at 4663 Gasport Rd.

Upon arrival, patrol units observed the house fully engulfed.  Gasport Chemical Hose Company, along with Terry's Corners Fire Company, responded to extinguish the fire. All residents were able to exit the house and are being assisted by the Red Cross.  One resident was transported to Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport for treatment of smoke inhalation.

The house was estimated to be a total loss.  The investigation is continuing by the Niagara County Origin and Cause Unit and the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigaton Bureau.