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Engine 13 Covers During Large House Fire in Rensselaer County
February 07, 2026 | NEW YORK
Courtesy of Niverville Fire Department Inc.,

Photo by Niverville Fire Department Inc.

Photo by Niverville Fire Department Inc.
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Fire units in Rensselaer County operated at a large house fire while mutual-aid coverage was established to maintain service on February 7. During the standby assignment, Engine 13 responded to an additional alarm for a reported oven fire. Crews handled the call while remaining available for further incidents as needed. Cold-weather conditions added to the operational challenges, with extreme temperatures affecting equipment and response logistics.