Multifamily Residential Building Fire at 209 Chemung Street, Village of Waverly-Barton, New York 08.11.2026

 

Initial Tone Out by Tioga County Fire Control;

Village of Waverly, N.Y. (TFPFP) Firefighting crews from Waverly-Barton Fire Department along with several local volunteer fire departments responded to the corner of Chemung St & Orchard St in the Village of Waverly, NY for a multifamily residential building fire. Fire was reported around 6:45 PM. and was extinguished shortly after arriving on scene.

There was heavy fire and smoke damage with 30 to 40 Firefighters & Emergency Services personnel from various fire departments & agencies battling the fire. 

There were no reported injuries in the fire incident.

Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.

Reporting & Video Recording Fireground Operations by David Radigan from Choice 102 WAVR Radio, Sayre, PA:

Breaking News: Working structure fire on the corner of Chemung and orchard Street in the village of Waverly, New York....

Posted by Choice 102, WAVR on Tuesday, August 11, 2026

WAVERLY, N.Y. (WENY) — Several people were displaced Monday evening after a fire broke out at an apartment building on Chemung Street just before 7 p.m.

Fire crews from several departments worked to contain the fire, which caused heavy damage to the second story of the building. Firefighters from Waverly-Barton, Athens Borough and Athens Township responded to the scene, along with Waverly Village Police, and Greater Valley EMS.

The number of residents living in the building, and how many were home at the time of the fire were not immediately known. The building contained five apartments.

There’s no word at this time on what may have caused the fire.

Reported Updates Will Be Added When Available.

(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.)