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Structure Fire

Possible Structure Fire Reported at Residence

Black River Fire and Black River Ambulance were dispatched for a possible structure fire in the Black River area. The call was reported on Lafayette Road near NY-342 and Porter Road.

Closed Apr 8, 2026 u{007197} 12:15 PM Black River Fire, Black River Ambulance
Black River, NY · Near NY-342 and Porter Rd

Incident Report

Black River Fire and Black River Ambulance were dispatched at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday for a reported possible structure fire at a residence on Lafayette Road near State Route 342 and Porter Road in Black River, according to dispatch radio traffic. Early radio updates indicated the reported fire involved a greenhouse at the corner of the property and had been called in by a neighbor. Chief 6-0-1 responded, and an engine arrived within minutes, reporting nothing showing from the exterior.

Command was established shortly afterward as crews continued to investigate. According to responders’ radio traffic, firefighters forced an exterior entrance and requested fans from the truck, indicating ventilation and interior access operations were underway. A later update from command said no ambulance was needed and that the incident appeared to involve a furnace malfunction rather than an active fire.

A state trooper on scene later advised fire units were all set and would be clearing shortly. At about 12:46 p.m., Black River command reported there was no fire, only a furnace malfunction, and Black River Fire returned to service. The incident was cleared after about 30 minutes.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 12:15:57 PM

Possible Structure Fire Reported at Residence

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Black River Fire and Ambulance, respond. 27942 La Road for a possible structure fire. Repeating for Black River Fire and Ambulance, respond. Area of 279942 Lafayette Road for a possible house fire. Crosses State Route 342 and Porter Road.

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Incident Timeline (9 events)

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Possible Structure Fire Reported at Residence 12:15:57 PM

Black River Fire and Black River Ambulance were dispatched for a possible structure fire in the Black River area. The call was reported on Lafayette Road near NY-342 and Porter Road.

Black River Fire and Ambulance, respond. 27942 La Road for a possible structure fire. Repeating for Black River Fire and Ambulance, respond. Area of 279942 Lafayette Road for a possible house fire. Crosses State Route 342 and Porter Road.
2
Greenhouse reported in Black River fire 12:17:58 PM

Black River command advised the reported structure fire is a greenhouse at the corner, called in by a neighbor. Chief 6-0-1 is responding.

12:17:44 PM JE 6-0-1 P Garrison 601, respond.
12:17:58 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 601 responding 12-17. It's going to be a greenhouse on the corner called in by a neighbor.
3
Black River finds nothing showing 12:24:52 PM

Black River engine arrived and reported nothing showing from the exterior.

12:24:26 PM JE Dispatch In Jefferson to Black River Fire, be advised, patrol on scene stating that you drove by the residence.
12:24:33 PM JE 6-0-1 P That's vermin of Jefferson and Ladder trucks turning around now.
12:24:40 PM JE 6-1-1 Jeff Myers, let's roll one.
12:24:52 PM JE 6-1-1 This one will be on scene. Nothing showing up in the exterior. We'll be about to get it.
12:24:54 PM JE Dispatch 12-24.
4
Black River command established 12:25:14 PM

Chief 6-0-1 arrived and established Black River command.

12:25:14 PM JE 6-0-1 P Harrison 6-0-1's on scene. I'll be in command.
12:25:16 PM JE Dispatch 12-25.
5
Black River requests fans on scene 12:31:58 PM

Black River command advised crews were forcing an exterior entrance and requested fans from the truck, indicating interior access and ventilation operations are underway.

12:31:41 PM JE 6-0-2 P Matt, can you force that outside entrance open?
12:31:43 PM JE 6-0-1 P He's still working on it
12:31:58 PM JE 6-0-1 P Give me a fan off that truck.
12:32:19 PM JE 6-0-1 P I need fans.
6
No ambulance needed at Black River fire 12:33:21 PM

Black River command advised no ambulance is needed and said the incident appears to be a furnace malfunction.

12:33:10 PM JE 6-0-1 P Black River Command on.
12:33:15 PM JE Dispatch Is an ambulance needed at that location?
12:33:21 PM JE 6-0-1 P Negative. You can put them back in service. This is going to be a furnace malfunction.
7
Trooper wrapping up Black River fire 12:37:35 PM

Trooper 3D12 advised Black River Fire is all set and he will be clear from the scene shortly.

12:37:26 PM NYSP 3D12 3D1, take care.
12:37:29 PM JE Dispatch 3D1-2.
12:37:35 PM NYSP 3D12 Black River Fire is all set. I'll be clear when it enters.
12:37:37 PM JE Dispatch Thank you.
8
Black River clears furnace malfunction 12:46:49 PM

Black River command reports no fire, only a furnace malfunction, and Black River Fire is back in service.

12:46:49 PM JE 6-0-1 P There is no fire. It's a malfunction of the furnace. Black River Fire's back in service.
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Black River Fire clears scene 12:46:53 PM

Black River Fire reports available from the furnace malfunction call.

12:46:53 PM JE Dispatch Black River Fire available at 1246.
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