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Fire Crews Respond to Multiple Incidents and Road Closures During Winter Storm on Cattaraugus Territory
January 20, 2026 | NEW YORK
Courtesy of CIRVFD Fire/Rescue, Correspondent
January 20, 2026 — The Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Volunteer Fire Department (CIRVFD) reported responding to multiple emergency calls and road closures across the Cattaraugus Territory as a winter storm impacted the region. Fire crews were actively deployed throughout the area addressing hazardous conditions caused by snow, ice, and reduced visibility.
Officials urged residents and motorists to use extreme caution if traveling during the storm, noting that rapidly changing road conditions and closures were creating dangerous situations. The department emphasized public safety as their top priority while continuing to monitor conditions and respond to emergencies as the storm progressed.