Wheatfield, NY — A morning garage fire on Niagara Road in Wheatfield prompted a multi-company emergency response today.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the county communications center received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 8:40 a.m. Wednesday reporting a fire inside a garage at 2406 Niagara Road.
Authorities said all residents were able to safely evacuate the garage and residence before deputies arrived. Responding personnel confirmed a working structure fire upon arrival.
Multiple fire departments were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze. Officials said the fire was eventually brought under control by responding fire units, preventing further escalation.
The Niagara County Fire Investigation Unit is currently handling the investigation into the cause of the fire. Officials have not released details about how the fire started.
As of Wednesday morning, authorities said no estimate of property damage has been determined.
Several volunteer fire departments and emergency services responded to the incident, including Bergolz Volunteer Fire Company, St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Company, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Fire Department, North Tonawanda Fire Department, Sanborn Volunteer Fire Company, and the North Tonawanda Fire Company on standby, according to the sheriff’s office.
Emergency medical support from Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company Ambulance was also requested as a precaution.
Drivers and nearby residents along the Niagara Road corridor may have noticed emergency vehicles and fire apparatus responding during the morning hours, an area commonly traveled by local commuters and students.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional information may be released if it becomes available.
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