Monday night Whitesboro Street fire under investigation
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A late-night Memorial Day fire is under investigation by Utica Fire Marshals on Whitesboro Street.
Firefighters were called to 1134 Whitesboro Street at approximately 8:15 pm on Monday, May 26. Upon their arrival, firefighters were met with fire coming from the side of the residence and extending toward the second floor. An enclosed front porch was involved in the flames with the fire extending to partitions on the second floor.
Firefighters were able to quickly knock down most of the fire with water. The Utica Fire Department says that an extensive overhaul was needed to extinguish hot spots, which extended into the roof and ceiling of the residence.
Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in approximately one hour. No one was injured in the fire, but it is unknown how many people occupied the residence.
The Utica Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Utica Police Department and National Grid.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Utica Fire Marshal's Office.
This is an ongoing investigation. We will provide more information as it becomes available to us.
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