JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating yet another arson in the city. According to a report in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, a vacant home at 420 Falconer Street was allegedly set on fire overnight Sunday – with fire crews responding to the address … [Read more...]
Another Arson Fire Reported in City
JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating another arson that reportedly took place earlier this week near the downtown. According to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the fire that broke out on second floor and attic of a vacant home at 842 … [Read more...]
House Fire in Busti Claims Life of Two-Year-Old
BUSTI - Children playing with matches has resulted in the death of a two-year-old Amish boy in the town of Busti. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say area fire crews were called to a fire at the home at 4835 Kortwright Road just after 2 p.m. … [Read more...]
House Fire Claims Life of Ripley Resident
RIPLEY - A house fire Tuesday afternoon in Ripley has claimed the life of one person who lived in the home. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says fire crews from Ripley were called to a home at 108 W. Main St. shortly after 4 p.m. to respond to … [Read more...]
Police Identify Resident Who Died in Moon Road Fire
ELLICOTT - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the identity of the man who died in a town of Ellicott House Fire last Thursday night. Deputies say 93-year-old Arthur Carlson died in the fire, which started around 10:40 p.m. Thursday … [Read more...]
Westfield Police Investigate Arson
The Westfield Police Department is continuing its investigation into an apparent arson that took place early Wednesday morning the village of Westfield. According to the sheriff’s office, fire crews were called to an apartment house at 41 Clinton … [Read more...]
Falconer Fire Caused by Lint in Dryer Vent
FALCONER - An apartment house is in ruins after a fire broke out Saturday night. According to the county sheriff’s department, fire crews from the village were called to the scene at 174 S Work St, Falconer at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday night and … [Read more...]
Weekend Fire Destroys Town of Mina Auto Repair Shop
MINA _ The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says an auto repair shop in the Town of Mina was destroyed following a fire that broke out Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from Findley Lake and several other departments were called to Jack's Repair … [Read more...]
Jamestown Men Face Arson Charges Related to Harmony Fire
HARMONY - Two Jamestown men have been arreted on arson charges following the investigation of a fire that took place last November in the town of Harmony. On Nov. 8, the Panama Fire Department responded to a cabin fire on Button Valley Rd. The … [Read more...]
Sunday Fire Destroys Busti Home
BUSTI - A Chautauqua County family is homeless after a fire. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say it started about 3:10 p.m. Sunday in a home at 788 Wellman Road in Busti. No one was home at the time. The house is a total loss. The American … [Read more...]