LYONS, NY - At 1:07 A.M. on March 5th, the Lyons Fire District along with its volunteers were dispatched to 77 Broad Street in the Town of Lyons (Box 27) for a reported fire in a multi-family structure.

Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing from the #3 side first and second floors. Crews were not initially allowed inside due to water supply issues (frozen hydrant). After a water supply was established, crews attempted an aggressive interior attack but efforts were hampered due to burnt out stairs. Crews were eventually pulled out of the structure due to deteriorating conditions.

After a defensive attack operation took place, crews were allowed back into the structure and the fire was declared under control after the one-and-a-half hour benchmark. Crews remained on scene for several hours conducting extensive overhaul.

Approximately 70 firefighters battled the blaze. Fire crews from Newark, Clyde, Wallington, Alton, Oaks Corners and the City of Geneva assisted on scene. EMS agencies assisting were Town of Lyons and Newark Arcadia Ambulances.

The fire was determined to be arson and is currently under investigation by the New York State Police and Wayne County Fire Coordinator's Office. No injuries to tenants or first responders were reported.