POMFRET – Fire crews in northern Chautauqua County were busy Monday as they battled a massive fire that led to a closing of a portion of Route 60 in the town of Pomfret.
The fire broke out yesterday at the Hill’s Trucking company near Webster Rd. on Route 60 with two of its buildings catching fire. Fire departments from the surrounding area battled the blaze but had a difficult time due to a lack of water. The Post-Journal also reports a series of small explosions were also heard coming from the buildings as the blaze intensified, causing problems for fire crews.
Fire officials say that between the vehicle tires and gases that were inside the buildings the heat was tremendous. Crews had the fire under control in about two hours.
Departments at the scene included crews from Dunkirk, East and West Town of Dunkirk, Fredonia, Sheridan, Sunset Bay, Hanover, Cassadaga, Stockton and Chautauqua County Emergency Services. No injuries were reported and the cause remained under investigation as of this morning.
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