The Johnson City Fire Dept. & Emergency crews responded to a reported garage fire in the Town of Union Westover area Thursday afternoon, May 4, 2023. The garage fire was located at 25 Avon St. in the Westover area.
Johnson City Fire Marshal Bob Blakeslee stated there were no injuries reported in this fire, and that the cause of the fire was a propane stove being used inside the garage. Heavy black smoke could be seen billowing into the air from the garage fire, with neighbors stating at the scene that they heard a loud booming noise before seeing the fire.
UPDATE!
— WBNG 12 News (@WBNG12News) May 4, 2023
The garage has been destroyed by the flames. Stay with us as we continue to get information. https://t.co/LLaVDAiPyV pic.twitter.com/RJfGXRm8Qh
It's was stated also that when the owner stepped away from the stove for a few minutes, with it being noted that the type of stove should’ve been used outdoors. Also responding the this fire incident were the the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police and Union Ambulance.
The garage was completely destroyed. The house nearby suffered minimal damage, along with no injuries being reported for this fire incident.
