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Fast Interior Attack Keeps Kitchen Fire from Spreading
May 16, 2026 | NEW YORK
1RN News Team,
Westmere, NY - Westmere Fire Department, with mutual aid assistance, responded to a reported structure fire on Western Avenue. Crews made entry and located a kitchen grease fire, initiating a quick and coordinated fire attack.
Firefighters successfully extinguished the flames and confirmed the fire was contained to the cooking equipment, preventing extension to surrounding areas.
Crews completed overhaul operations and ensured the structure was safe before returning to service.