A commercial building in Falconer that houses a concrete plant is believed to be a total loss following a Friday afternoon blaze. That's the word from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, which reports that Falconer firefighters were initially called to Jamestown Macadam's JMI site at 1946 New York Avenue shortly before 1:30 PM. Falconer's First Assistant Fire Chief, Avery Faulkner, says crews found the structure fully ablaze when they arrived...
Avery Faulkner: building was fully involved
Falconer received mutual aid from Kennedy, Kiantone, Celoron, Frewsburg and Gerry. The Chautauqua County HAZMAT Team and County EMS were also called to the scene. Faulkner says workers were inside the building when the flames broke out. However, it took someone who was outside the building to alert those who were inside...
Avery Faulker: someone outside noticed
Faulkner adds that the Jamestown BPU responded quickly, allowing them to get the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
