A late-night fire at the Greenidge Station in Dresden drew a large emergency response Sunday, but officials say the damage was limited thanks to quick action by firefighters.
The Yates County 911 Center received a call around 11:15 p.m. reporting a structure fire at 590 Plant Road. Sheriff’s deputies and the Dresden Fire Department arrived to find a fire inside the facility. Crews from Penn Yan, Himrod, and West Lake Road fire departments responded under mutual aid, along with the Yates County Office of Emergency Services.
Firefighters contained the flames to a small area of the building and extinguished the fire shortly after arrival, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Yates County Fire Investigation Team was called in to determine what sparked the blaze. Investigators say the cause remains under investigation, but there is currently no indication of foul play. Greenidge staff are cooperating with the inquiry.
The facility will remain shut down until necessary repairs are completed.
Greenidge released this statement to Finger Lakes Daily News:
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