PRESS RELEASE
On April 20th , 2025 at 6:08 am the Plattsburgh Fire Department was dispatched by the Clinton County Office
of Emergency Services 911 center to a report of a structure fire at 43 Pike St.
The First City Fire Department Engine arrived at 6:11 am and reported fire venting from a third story window of a large 5 unit apartment building. As firefighters with help from the Plattsburgh Police Department were evacuating residents, City Firefighters stretched a hose line to the third floor and were able to make an aggressive interior attack on the fire.
The fire was declared under control at approximately 6:30 am. Fire Department crews remained on scene until 8:58 am. Plattsburgh City Fire Department Fire Investigation team was on scene to conduct an investigation and the fire is not deemed suspicious in nature at this time.
All residents and their pets were able to escape the building safely. Two residents of the fire apartment were treated for smoke inhalation and minor burns with one being transported to CVPH for further evaluation.
The City of Plattsburgh Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Plattsburgh Police Department, Clinton County Office of Emergency Services Car 1, South Plattsburgh Fire Department 32-Air, CVPH EMS and Morrisonville EMS. District 3 Fire Department and South Plattsburgh Fire Department provided stand by coverage at both City fire stations. The Red Cross was notified and was available to provide assistance to the tenants.
Plattsburgh Firefighters have responded to numerous emergency calls including 5 building fires in the last 3 weeks. With this high volume of calls in a short time the Plattsburgh Fire Department would like to remind all of some important fire safety tips:
- Be sure you have working smoke detectors. There should be at least 1 smoke detector on every
floor, 1 in every bedroom and one outside bedrooms. Smoke detectors do not last forever and should
be replaced every 10 years. Working smoke detectors save lives!
- Be sure to clean all ventilation ducts from bathroom fans and dryers.
- Do not leave unnecessary electrical equipment running when not in use. Turn off lights and fans
when not needed.
- Unplug batteries when fully charged and use proper chargers for each battery.
- Be sure to dispose of smoking materials properly.
- Have at least 2 ways out of your home and have a plan with all family members on what to do if
there is a fire.
- For more information visit: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety
Chris DeAngelo
Assistant Fire Chief
