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Selkirk Fire Department

5 days ago

Our thoughts and prayers to all of the families affected by this tragedy. Especially to the family who lost a loved one at this tragic event.UPDATE: Latest update from the Bethlehem Police Department state that "there is no indication of criminal activity in the cause of the fire."

The body of an adult was removed following a structure fire that tore through an apartment building in Slingerlands early Thursday morning.

Just after 2 a.m., fire crews received multiple calls to 26 Meadowbrook Drive after there was reported to be visible smoke and flames seen coming from the apartment building.

According to Assistant Chief Paul Fuino of the North Bethlehem Fire Department, the entire building was engulfed in flames, with the exception of the office and maintenance room.

According to Fuino, there were seven apartments and an additional room being the rental office.

The Bethlehem Police Department initially spent most of the morning focusing on accountability of all residents of the buildings. According to Commander Adam Hornick, the body of an individual was removed around 10:35 a.m. and will undergo an autopsy.

Due to the difficult location of the building for crews to get to and the size of the fire upon arrival, fire crews focused their attention to protecting the surrounding buildings from catching fire.

The surrounding buildings had some damage from the heat, as well as some windows being broken from the heat of the flames and rescue efforts from first responders, however, all surrounding buildings were able to be saved and residents were allowed to return to those buildings.

"As a precaution we went in all the buildings and checked for Carbon Monoxide, now everybody is clear," said Fuino.

The fire took between one to two hours to get under control, partially due to the gas line being active and on fire and the collapse of the second floor onto the first floor, hiding some of the fire, according to Fuino.

There was initially some difficulty for crews to get water on the fire.

"We had two hydrants that we weren't able to open or get any water out of," Fuino said.

This week is the 113th Annual conference and expo held in Syracuse, hosted by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, drawing in members from all over.

Many local volunteers are attending the event and limited the amount of members responding to this call, leading to many additional mutual aid companies being dispatched.

Companies that responded to the call included North Bethlehem, Slingerlands, Delmar, Elsmere, Selkirk, McKownville, Fort Hunter, Westmere, Guilderland, Onesquethaw, New Salem fire departments. Delmar-Bethlehem and Colonie EMS were also on the scene, as well as the Bethlehem Police Department.

Fuino said one firefighter had slight smoke inhalation, however, did not require transport to the hospital.

The Red Cross was on the scene to assist with those who were displaced by the fire.

Assistant Chief Fuino said he would consider the fire suspicious at this time, however, the investigation is still in its early stages from the Bethlehem Police Department. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for always being there for us! Prayers for all.

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Selkirk Fire Department

1 week ago

From The American Red Cross:

Thank you, Selkirk Fire Department, for partnering with the American Red Cross! We are very excited to introduce to your Blood Journey, a new communication that will showcase your organization's lifesaving impact. The blood collected from your most recent blood drive is now on its way to the below hospitals.

Every day, hospitals provide lifesaving blood to patients in need. Your willingness to open your doors and recruit blood donors remains vital to the lives of the patients that we serve, not only locally, but across the country.

HIGHLAND HOSPITAL
SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL
UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITAL, INC
ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL

Thank You to everyone that came out to our Spring Blood Drive. Our next one will be in November. As much as we would love to hold one during the Summer the small size of our air conditioned area in our firehouse makes it too difficult. ... See MoreSee Less