Fires Overnight - One In Hammondsport, One In Arkport

FROM THE HAMMONDSPORT FIRE DEPT:  Structure fire at Hammondsport DPW. Thank you to Wayne, Pulteney, Bath , Prattsburg, Town of Urbana, Steuben Sherriff Dept, NYSP, SC 156 and ALS 150 for your assistance.

From Hammondsport Village Hall: 

Approximately 2:00am on February 4, 2026, the Village of Hammondsport suffered a fire at the Village Barn, 7976 Back Valley Road, Hammondsport. Unfortunately, it was a total loss of the entire building, 10 large vehicles, tools and miscellaneous equipment. The Village of Hammondsport would like to express their appreciation to the following for their mutual aid:

Hammondsport Fire Department

Bath Fire Department

Pulteney Fire Department

Prattsburgh Fire Department

Wayne Fire Department

Town of Wayne

Town of Urbana

Steuben County Sheriff’s Department

Steuben County Public Works

NYS Troopers

ALS 150

SC 156

We are also very thankful for the outreach of all other surrounding municipalities, the Hammondsport Central School and especially the Village of Hammondsport Community. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Thank you,

Christina LN Watson

Clerk-Treasurer

Village of Hammondsport

 

From The Arkport Fire Dept: On Tuesday 2/3/26 at 9:16pm we were dispatched to 4 Hidden Lane in the village for the reported structure fire. Trailer fire with flames showing. North Hornell Volunteer Fire Department was auto dispatched for mutual aid and City of Hornell Fire Department for an ambulance. Canaseraga Fire Company was asked for immediately as the flames were visible from the parking lot at the firehall. North Hornell’s engine was requested to hit the hydrant across the street before entering the park. Unfortunately the home was a total loss. No injuries to any fireman or the resident. Minor damage to a nearby car. New York State Police were also on scene as well NYSEG and National Fuel to secure the utilities. Village of Arkport DPW also came to salt after the call. The investigation for cause was turned over to Steuben County Emergency Services.

Tanker 9, Engine 69, Rescue 38, Car 2, Car 201, and Car 202 responded. Car 92 (county coordinator was on scene as well crews from North Hornell and Canaseraga assisted. Thank to the public for the photos and to our help listed above.

 

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