A Gerry man was injured in a house fire on Monday.
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that the County Fire Investigation team was called at 3:00 p.m. to a structure fire on Old Chautauqua Road in Gerry. After an investigation, it was determined the fire was accidental and originated from a wood stove that was used to heat part of the house.
75-year old Charles Austin, who lived in the house, was transported to UPMC Chautauqua for treatment of minor burns and later released.
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