SANBORN FIRE CO.

December 25, 2023 

Residential Structure Fire

5838 Shawnee Road

 

At 7:43 this evening we were toned out to provide mutual aid for a confirmed structure fire located at 5838 Shawnee Road.

 

Several calls into 9-1-1 had reported smoke and possible fire coming from the attached garage of the home that quickly spread to a near by pickup truck and RV in the driveway and further spread into the home. Fire personnel arrived on the scene and got a good knock on the fire and were able to enter the structure and continue fighting the fire from the inside.  The fire was subsequently extinguished.  One firefighter was transported to the hospital with a possible ankle injury.  The investigation into the cause of the fire is being handled by the Niagara County Fire Investigation Unit.  The residents are being assisted by the Red Cross.  

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December 13, 2023 

MVA with Injuries

3076 Saunders Settlement Road

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At 6:44 this morning we were toned out for a MVA involving a car -vs- garbage truck with reported injuries.  

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The garbage truck was backing into a driveway when the car collided with the garbage trucks driver side door.  Multiple parties were evaluated at the scene and two individuals were transported via ambulance to local hospitals for a follow up evaluation of minor injuries. 

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December 8, 2023 

Residential Structure Fire

2253 Saunders Settlement Road

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At 9:19 this evening we were toned out for a reported house fire located at 2253 Saunders Settlement Road with the possibility of the residence still being occupied.

 

Several calls into 9-1-1 had reported smoke and possible fire coming from the rear of the home with people trying to extinguish the fire.  Town of Lewiston Police confirmed heavy fire and one person trapped inside, the officer attempted to reach the victim but was unable to due to the fire conditions.  Sanborn Fire along with multiple mutual aid companies were able to extinguish the fire and the victim was found deceased inside the residence along with a dog.  

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A Lewiston Police Officer was transported to ECMC for burns and smoke inhalation, he has since been treated and released.  The fire is under investigation by Niagara County Origin and Cause.  The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the family.

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