<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0wuGGV_1GoRbhtL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0wuGGV_1GoRbhtL00" width="1640" height="924" >*Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with additional information once availableJust prior to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Cortlandville Fire was dispatched to an electrical fire at 3075 Gracie Road, the location of the USGS Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science.The initial call came directly from employees at the facility, who reported an electrical fire with fire alarms activated. Employees attempted to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher but were unsuccessful.Initial reports indicated heavy black smoke coming from the rearmost building on the property. The glow of the fire could be seen from Route 13, with flames extending more than 10 feet above the roof.Upon arrival, firefighters requested a second-alarm, all-hands response, bringing additional manpower and resources from surrounding fire departments. The response would eventually involve departments from three counties: Cortland, Tompkins, and Cayuga.Cortlandville Fire Chief Mike Biviano told X101 News that the fire was able to spread rapidly through the roof, contributing to the intensity of the blaze.Firefighters initially attempted to attack the fire from inside the building. However, due to the intensity of the flames, crews transitioned to an exterior-only attack.Tanker trucks lined Gracie Road, with water fill sites established off Route 13 in the Town of Cortlandville. Crews worked to maintain a steady water supply throughout the incident. The location presented several challenges, including a long, narrow driveway and no immediate access to a water source.Biviano said firefighting operations were significantly hampered by the lack of available water, requiring crews to work around the limited supply while battling the fire.No injuries were reported, Biviano confirmed. The building is considered a total loss, with the roof collapsing during the fire.The fire was brought under control approximately two hours after the initial dispatch, at around 7:30 p.m.Several fire departments from both Cortland and Tompkins Counties responded to the scene. Departments from Cayuga County responded to provide standby coverage. TLC Ambulance was also on scene.New York State Fire investigators were requested to investigate the origin and cause of the fire.</div></body>

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*Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with additional information once available. Just prior to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Cortlandville Fire was dispatched to an electrical fire at 3075 Gracie Road, the location of the USGS Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science. The initial call came directly from...

Second-Alarm Fire Brings Three-County Response to Cortlandville

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*Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with additional information once available. Just prior to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Cortlandville Fire w

Second-Alarm Fire Brings Three-County Response to Cortlandville

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