3 N.Y. firefighters injured battling two-alarm blaze

Three members of the Buffalo Fire Department were hurt during the response, with two of the firefighter transported to the hospital

August 29, 2021 03:02 AM

Fire officials said the fire started on the exterior of the occupied residential structure and then extended to the second floor and the attic.

Deidre Williams
The Buffalo News, N.Y.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three firefighters suffered burn injuries – with two of them transported by ambulance to ECMC for treatment – after battling a two-alarm fire in Buffalo on Saturday, according to a spokesman for the Buffalo Fire Department.

Firefighters responded to the call of a fire at 62 Donaldson Road at 2 p.m.

Fire officials said the fire started on the exterior of the occupied residential structure and then extended to the second floor and the attic. The Red Cross is assisting one adult and one child.

Fire investigators said damage is estimated at $180,000.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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