Wheatfield, New York – A detached garage fire on Shawnee Road prompted a multi-agency response Saturday afternoon, causing structural damage but no reported injuries.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 4:02 p.m. after the Niagara County Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a garage fire at 6780 Shawnee Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
When deputies arrived, they confirmed that a detached garage on the property was fully involved in flames. Fire companies from multiple departments responded and were able to extinguish the fire before it spread to the nearby residential structure on the same property.
Officials said the residence sustained damage to its exterior siding as a result of the fire. The detached garage collapsed due to fire damage. No injuries were reported among residents, first responders, or bystanders.
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office stated that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Niagara County Fire Investigation Unit is handling the investigation.
No estimates of damage were released, and officials did not indicate whether the property was occupied at the time of the fire. Authorities have not announced any road closures or evacuations associated with the incident.
Shawnee Road remained accessible following the response, and no further hazards were reported Friday evening.
The incident occurred during peak afternoon hours, when many commuters and nearby residents were returning home, but officials said the situation was quickly contained.
Anyone with information related to the fire is encouraged to contact local authorities.
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