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Structure Fire

Possible Structure Fire Reported with Propane Odor

Possible structure fire reported at a residence where a wall unit caught fire and is believed to be out, with a strong propane smell inside. Town of Orleans Fire, Town of Clayton Fire, and Alexandria Bay Fire dispatched.

Closed Apr 14, 2026 u{007847} 1:49 PM Town of Orleans Fire, Town of Clayton Fire, Alexandria Bay Fire
19590 Old State Rd, Clayton, NY 13624

Incident Report

**Clayton, NY – Possible Structure Fire at Residence**

Dispatchers reported a possible structure fire at 19590 Old State Rd in Clayton around 1:50 p.m., where a wall unit had caught fire—believed extinguished by the caller—and a strong propane odor was noted inside the residence. Town of Orleans Fire, Town of Clayton Fire, and Alexandria Bay Fire were initially dispatched, with a second activation sent to Town of Orleans Fire shortly after. Orleans Chief 45-0-1 arrived first, reporting nothing visible from the exterior, followed by Clayton Chief 14-0-1 establishing command on Tac 3. Alexandria Bay Ladder 3-8-1 and Orleans Engine 45-1-1 responded to the interior, while Clayton units staged nearby.

Responders reported the fire originated from a propane heater and was confirmed out by 1:57 p.m., according to radio traffic. Orleans Chief 45-0-1 directed arriving units, including a Clayton tanker that later returned to quarters, while a Clayton medic was released early. Access directions were provided to the Orleans engine, and units acknowledged positions at nearby intersections.

The incident cleared after approximately 20 minutes, with Orleans Chief 45-0-1 reporting the propane valve shut off inside the residence and the homeowner advised not to use it until repaired. All units, including chiefs from Orleans, Clayton, and Alexandria Bay, were declared available by 2:10 p.m., according to dispatch radio traffic.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 1:49:48 PM

Possible Structure Fire Reported with Propane Odor

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Charlie, town Clayton, Elk Bay Fire, fell down to rescue. Structure fire 19590, Old State Route 180. Repeating intent of Orleans, town of Clayton, Alex Bay fire. Rescue. Postal structure fire 19590. Old State Route 180. Greenwood Residence. Called you to see wall unit caught on fire. She believes it is out there. They strong smell of propane in the residence. Cross the State Route 180.

Town of Orleans Fire, Town of Clayton Fire, Alexandria Bay Fire

Update 1:55:55 PM

Second Activation for Possible Structure Fire

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Jetfire, 381 responding to interior. Copy. You're not responding. Town to fire. Fire. Second activation for possible structure fire. 19590. Hold 0180. Town release fire. For fire 1 95900. Pressure hold 0180.

Town of Orleans Fire

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Incident Timeline (18 events)

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Possible Structure Fire Reported with Propane Odor 1:49:48 PM

Possible structure fire reported at a residence where a wall unit caught fire and is believed to be out, with a strong propane smell inside. Town of Orleans Fire, Town of Clayton Fire, and Alexandria Bay Fire dispatched.

Charlie, town Clayton, Elk Bay Fire, fell down to rescue. Structure fire 19590, Old State Route 180. Repeating intent of Orleans, town of Clayton, Alex Bay fire. Rescue. Postal structure fire 19590. Old State Route 180. Greenwood Residence. Called you to see wall unit caught on fire. She believes it is out there. They strong smell of propane in the residence. Cross the State Route 180.
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Orleans Chief 45-0-1 en route to Clayton fire 1:51:12 PM

45-0-1 responding to possible structure fire with propane odor at 19590 Old State Rd. Tac 3 assigned.

1:51:01 PM JE Dispatch Charlie, town of Clayton, Alex Fire, southbound to rescue. House of structure fire, 19590. Old State Route 180. Repeat in town of Arlington, Alex Fire, residence, rescue. Possible structure fire, 19590 Old State Route 180. It's a Greenwood residence. Causing the wall unit caught on fire. She believes it is out there. There's a strong smell of propane in the residence. Cross of State Route 180.
1:51:12 PM JE 45-0-1 P Jefferson 4501 responding.
1:51:16 PM JE Dispatch Copy, respond. Need to utilize test three.
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Chief on scene Clayton fire, nothing exterior 1:52:46 PM

Orleans Chief 45-0-1 on scene at Clayton fire, nothing showing from exterior, investigation underway.

1:52:46 PM JE 45-0-1 P Truck control, 4501, arrive. Message on from exterior. We have investigation.
1:52:49 PM JE Dispatch Copy, roger.
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Clayton Chief responds, clears Tac 3 1:53:09 PM

Clayton Chief 14-0-1 responding to scene. Tac 3 unplugged.

1:53:09 PM JE 14-0-1 P 1401 responding. Unplugged tac three.
5
Second Activation for Possible Structure Fire 1:55:55 PM

Second activation dispatched for possible structure fire previously toned to Town of Orleans Fire and mutual aid. Units including 381 responding to interior. Incident at prior location in Clayton area.

Jetfire, 381 responding to interior. Copy. You're not responding. Town to fire. Fire. Second activation for possible structure fire. 19590. Hold 0180. Town release fire. For fire 1 95900. Pressure hold 0180.
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Ladder truck enters Clayton structure 1:56:11 PM

Alexandria Bay Ladder 3-8-1 responding to interior of Clayton structure fire.

1:56:11 PM JE 3-8-1 Yeah. Fire. Cell 381 responding to interior.
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Second activation repeated Clayton fire 1:56:26 PM

Dispatch repeats second activation for possible structure fire at 19590 Old State Rd 180 to Orleans, Clayton, Alex Bay fires.

1:56:26 PM JE Dispatch Copy. Obviously, you're not responding. Conner Orleans, Conner Queens fire. All three fire. Second activation for possible structure fire.
1:56:41 PM JE Dispatch 19590. O0180. You know, tunnel release, tunnel clear, now space fire. For fire. 195900. O0180. Alterated copy responding.
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Orleans Engine responds Clayton fire 1:57:00 PM

Orleans Engine 45-1-1 en route. Directed to Tac 3.

1:57:00 PM JE 45-1-1 Central 4511 en route.
1:57:03 PM JE Dispatch Copy, respond.
1:57:06 PM JE Dispatch Two, be on tac three.
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Clayton Chief takes Orleans Command 1:57:13 PM

Clayton Chief 14-0-1 establishes Orleans Command on Tac 3.

1:56:57 PM JE 14-0-1 P 14019.
1:57:13 PM JE 14-0-1 P 14 01, Orleans command.
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Orleans Chief: Fire out, propane heater 1:57:34 PM

Orleans Chief 45-0-1 on scene: fire out from propane heater across street. Directs Orleans Engine 45-1-1 to continue, hold Clayton units.

1:57:22 PM JE 45-0-1 P Truck control 40 501.
1:57:24 PM JE Dispatch 4501.
1:57:34 PM JE 45-0-1 P See a cross from a propane heater is out at this time. Continue in Alex Bay, 4511, hold Clayton.
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Fire out confirmed, Alex Bay continues 1:57:46 PM

Dispatch copies fire out from propane heater. Directs Alex Bay to continue in 4511, street engine standby. Clayton 14-1-2 acknowledges positions at Jackson Lane and Stadium Court.

1:57:46 PM JE Dispatch Copy. Fire is out. Continue Alex Bay in 4511. Street engine standby. 1357.
1:57:53 PM JE 14-1-2 1412 Jackson Lane, copy direct. 14121451 Stadium Court.
1:57:55 PM JE Dispatch Copy. Main and quarters, 1557.
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Access directions given to Orleans engine 1:58:26 PM

Orleans Chief 45-0-1 calls engine. Clayton 14-1-1 directs 45-1-1 down Old State Road, right at High Point Street.

1:58:26 PM JE 45-0-1 P 45014511.
1:58:41 PM JE 14-P11 4511. If you come down Old State Road, you can go right here at High Point Street.
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Clayton Tanker 14-5-2 en route 2:01:01 PM

Clayton Tanker 14-5-2 responding.

2:01:01 PM JE 14-5-2 Jet fire fourteen five two responding.
2:01:04 PM JE Dispatch Copy, responding.
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Medic 14-P11 cleared to return 2:01:35 PM

Clayton Medic 14-P11 released from scene.

2:01:35 PM JE 14-P11 Medic, you can return.
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Clayton Tanker 14-5-2 returning to quarters 2:02:18 PM

Clayton Tanker 14-5-2 did not copy cancel, returning to quarters.

2:02:14 PM JE 14-5-2 1452.
2:02:18 PM JE 14 BASE Did you copy? We were canceling it.
2:02:23 PM JE 14-5-2 Negative. Returning to quarters.
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Alex Bay Ladder 1 clears scene 2:04:18 PM

Alex Bay 3-8-1 available from scene.

2:04:18 PM JE 3-8-1 Yes. I feel free on on scene.
2:04:23 PM JE Dispatch Copyright.
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Clayton Fire Chief available 2:09:03 PM

Clayton Chief 14-0-1 released by command, available.

2:08:56 PM JE 14-0-1 P Jackson 14 01.
2:08:59 PM JE Dispatch 1401.
2:09:03 PM JE 14-0-1 P Police been released by command. Show us available.
2:09:06 PM JE Dispatch Clean available.
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Orleans Chief 45-0-1 available from propane scene 2:10:17 PM

45-0-1 reports valve shut off at unit inside residence, homeowner advised to leave off until repaired. 45-0-1 available.

2:10:04 PM JE 45-0-1 P Truck control, release command.
2:10:08 PM JE Dispatch Channel eleven, go ahead.
2:10:17 PM JE 45-0-1 P I believe you got the valve at the unit inside the residence. Homeowner has been advised to leave it off till they get it repaired. Showtime only is available.
2:10:19 PM JE Dispatch Copy, available.
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