story and photos by Christopher Martin,
Brockport Fire District PIO
Just before 12:30 a.m. on July 1, Brockport Firefighters responded with fire companies from three counties for a reported structure fire at the abandoned warehouse next to 180 State Street, declaring a 3rd Alarm Fire.
First arriving responders reported heavy flames coming from the roof at the south end of the building. The massive fire wall between the south end former manufacturing section of the building kept the fire from spreading to the old office and administrative spaces at the north end of the old plant.
Eleven departments in all with units from Bergen Fire Company, Gates Fire District Headquarters, Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department, Kendall, Murray, Hilton Fire Department, Churchville Fire Department, Spencerport Fire District responded to assist at the scene while units from Albion Fire Department and Chili Fire Department covered the District. Once all available hydrants were in use, additional water was drafted from the Erie Canal directly across the street. Crews from Monroe Ambulance provided EMS at the scene. No one was reported injured.
A drone unit from the Town of Greece Police Department provided an overhead visual of the entire scene for command to utilize and be able to see hot spots without endangering personnel by entering the building.
The fire was called under control by command just after 2 a.m. and crews remained for some time cleaning up and ensuring there were no hot spots left behind. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau’s Fire Investigation Team.
