Fire crews were called to a home in Alcove on Sunday, June 8, for a report of a structure fire. 

Firefighters were called to 899 Alcove Rd at approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 8th. 

Assistant Chief Matt Marlow of the Medway-Grapeville Fire Departments arrived on scene and reported flames on the first and second floor of the home near the rear of the residence. 

He says crews began an interior attack and mutual aid from multiple agencies was requested. 

Crews utilized tankers to fill portable ponds to supply crews with water on scene

Agencies on scene and on standby include Medway-Grapeville, New Baltimore, Coeymans Hollow, Greenville, Earlton, Coxsackie, Westerlo and Onesquethaw fire departments. Also on scene was Ravena Rescue and Greene County Paramedics. 

Marlow says five individuals and two dogs were all home at the time of the fire. All people and pets were reported to have made it out safely with no injuries reported. 

He says the Red Cross assisted the family members. 

Marlow said half the building had to be demolished, with a bedroom at the other end of the home being preserved. 

He says following the fire investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical arcing in the panel box of the residence.