The Elmira Fire Dept. responded to an early morning house fire at the 400 block of West 5th Street in Elmira, Thursday, May 4, 2023. The house was split into two separate apartments and at least two people were home at the time the fire broke out.
Fire Department Officials stated the structure suffered significant damage both inside and outside. Heavy damage to the house was sustained to the second floor and attic of the home, and is considered uninhabitable.
WENY NewsAt this fire incident one person was transported to the local hospital in unknown condition.
Cause of the fire is under investigation and it will be announced later time according Elmira Fire Chief Andrew Mallow.
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