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Working Structure Fire in Falconer Draws Mutual-Aid Response
September 15, 2026 | NEW YORK
JOHN SMITH, Senior Correspondent

Photo by John SmithFirefighters watering down hot spots.

Photo by John Smith

Photo by John Smith

Photo by John Smith

Photo by John Smith

Photo by John Smith
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Falconer, N.Y. — On September 11, 2026, the Falconer Fire Department was dispatched to 1946 New York Ave. following a report of a structure fire. A Falconer fire chief arrived on the scene and confirmed a working structure fire. Due to the conditions, mutual aid was requested from surrounding departments.
Kennedy, Gerry, Frewsburg, Kiantone Hazmat, and the County FAST Team responded as mutual-aid companies to assist Falconer firefighters at the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.