Three people escape Ogdensburg house fire; cause under investigation
A fire damaged a home at 120 Oak Street in Ogdensburg, with three people and two dogs escaping safely while investigators work to determine the cause.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
A fire damaged a home at 120 Oak Street in Ogdensburg late Sunday, but three people and two dogs inside escaped safely. The fire was reported shortly after 10 p.m. and was out by 10:40 p.m.
Ogdensburg Fire Chief Kenneth Stull said the rear of the house sustained heavy damage and the rest of the home had smoke damage. The home was not considered a total loss. St. Lawrence County fire investigators are working to determine the cause. Heuvelton firefighters assisted, while the Morristown Fire Department stood by. The American Red Cross provided emergency assistance to the family.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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