St Lawrence County 911 dispatch had already been busy throughout the day when Degrasse FD was dispatched to a possible structure fire on CR 17 in South Russell. Upon arrival of Degrasse IC, a 2 story wood frame structure was found with heavy smoke showing, due to manpower and water issues multiple suurounding departments were requested to the scene including TA-20 out of Canton Fire Station. Canton TA-20 was utilized to supply water in a tanker shuttle to the scene as well as having a firefighter aid in interior firefighting of the structure with Degrasse and Mutual Aid units.
Shortly thereafter CFD was requested to Degrasse, St Lawrence County 911 Dispatch dropped the tones for Pierrepont Fire Department to State Highway 68 near the Powers Road for yet another Possible structure fire. Upon the arrival of PPFD 35-3 and 35-4, a single story residence was found with heavy fire showing out of the rear of the structure, with all occupants evacuated. PPFD Assistant Chief Tim Green (35-3) assumed command and began requesting mutual aid Engines and Manpower from Canton Fire as well as other neighboring fire departments. Upon arrival of 2nd Due companies from Canton, units found heavy smoke conditions as PPFD units were already attacking the fire from exterior. CFD assited in Fire attack, Roof ventilation, and salvage and overhaul.
No injuries were reported by Canton Fire Department from both fires, and the causes of each fire are still under investigation by the St Lawrence County Fire Investigation Team.
