A structure fire in Spencer was reported a little after 4:00 p.m. Monday evening on 242 Ithaca Road. Firefighting crews were able to save a family's dog after a fire broke out.
Firefighter Christine Lester also stated firefighters attacked the fire from the inside, using the hose and ventilation. Firefighters were able to contain the flames from spreading through the whole house.
The structural fire caused significant smoke and fire damage to the garage and parts of the home.
The couple that lives at the house and were not home when the fire broke out. There are no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Spencer Fire Department, West Danby Fire Department, Candor- Van Etten Fire Department and Tioga County Fire Investigation teams responded and were on scene at the fireground.
(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.)
