Firefighters Respond & Battle A House Fire : 147 Matthews Street in Binghamton, New York July 13, 2026

A house fire broke out in Binghamton, New York on Monday, July 13, 2026 around 3:13 p.m. in the afternoon. The home on fire is located at 152 Matthews Street on Binghamton's West Side. After responding and 20 minutes into fighting the house fire on scene Fire Chief called for upgrading to a second alarm. Heavy smoke and damage could be seen from fireground of the home. Multiple emergency response agencies were on the scene. It was reported no one was home at the time of the fire

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Crews respond to house fire on Binghamton’s West Side

Crews respond to house fire on Binghamton’s West Side

 

While battling the fire, two firefighters were overtake by heat exhaustion, and taken to the local UHS Wilson Hospital. The BC Transit bus was sent to the fire scene for use as a cooling station for firefighters who were battling the blaze. Outdoor temperatures on fireground were near 90 degrees.

 

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Crews respond to house fire on Binghamton’s West Side

Firefighters ask that people avoid the area while they work on the scene.

 

Binghamton Fire Department (BFD) stated that the fire caused more than 85 percent damage to the home. BFD informed the fire was so intense on one exposure side to the home next door that sides of next door home also caught fire, but were quickly extinguished.  

BFD says that no cause of the fire was determined, and is still under investigation. Also, no reports of any further injuries at this time. 

 

(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.) 

Multiple Fire Departments & Firefighters Combat Fully Involved House Fire in Apalachin, New York 02.20.2026

 

Multiple Emergency Services Agencies responded to 513 Barton Rd in Apalachin, New York for a fully involved structure fire. The Tioga County 911 Center received the call at approximately 3:43 P.M..

Heavy black smoke & flames were observed by responding emergency crews responding to the fire ground from Route 17. Barton Road in Apalachin was closed down during firefighting operation near Muth Park.

New York State Police confirmed that everyone had egress from the home, but could not provide any further comment.

Apalachin, Owego, South Side, Campville, and Nichol Fire Departments were among those on the scene, as well as EMS, Tioga County Fire Investigation, and Multiple other departments from Broome County.

There is no report of any injuries that may have be sustained at this time.

(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.) 

Binghamton Firefighters Responded To A Suspicious House Fire on Henry Street

The City of Binghamton Fire Departme's firefighter responded to a blaze in the three-story wood-frame structure at 122 Henry Street, , the call came in at 7:14 a.m. for a fire. Binghamton Police also responded to the fireground scene. 

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City firefighters had been called to this property at least twice in recent weeks to extinguish small fires that apparently had been set by people trying to keep warm. Although the apartment house was vacant, officials said people often stayed in the building. 

Binghamton Fire Chief Al Gardiner said no injuries were reported in the fire and the two structures on either side of the burning building were saved from the flames.

WHO OWNED IT? The city of Binghamton was in the process of acquiring the Henry Street building where today's fire broke out. The move was part of a settlement announced with Isaac Anzaroot. WNBF News spoke with Mayor Kraham at the scene. Story: https://t.co/yIme4qWxu3 pic.twitter.com/SjO2LbAUTv

— Bob Joseph (@BinghamtonNow) February 21, 2024

Firefighters were unable to conduct a complete building search but they said it appeared anyone who had been inside the structure when the fire erupted managed to get out.

One Binghamton firefighter sustained a minor injury when he slipped on ice at the scene. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

The fire was declared under control around 9 a.m. Firefighters remained on the scene to continue pouring water on hot spots.

(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.) 

 

Home A Total Loss & Destroyed By Fire In Tioga Center, New York

 

No injuries were reported in the blaze. https://t.co/7TQSEXslPU

— WBNG 12 News (@WBNG12News) February 13, 2024

(The usual disclaimers: I am not a journalist; This is a blog that expresses an outlook and is not conclusive in any shape or manner.)