House fire reported on Sandpit Road, Alexander
A working house fire is reported at 11030 Sandpit Road. Alexander and Darien fire departments are responding, and Town of Batavia and Attica are called for mutual aid. The location is said to be at or near "the old school house." Law enforcement on scene reports the propane tanks are shut off but the blaze "is really cooking." They have not yet determined if the occupant(s) are out. They are embarking on a search.
UPDATE 10:22 p.m.: The power company is called to the scene.
UPDATE 10:24 p.m.: National Grid is advised, no ETA given.
UPDATE 10:25 p.m.: A patient has been located.
UPDATE 10:42 p.m.: At least one patient suffered multiple burns and CPR is in progress. Possibly another patient is en route to an area hospital.
UPDATE 10:44 p.m.: The firefighters are now focusing on rehabing the structure. themselves as need be.
UPDATE 10:48 p.m.: One person is at UMMC, transported by Alexander #10.
UPDATE 10:51 p.m.: Bethany firefighters have also assisted on this call.
UPDATE 11:03 p.m.: National Grid has a 20-minute ETA.
UPDATE 11:09 p.m.: Alexander #10 is returning to the scene. The sole victim was not the homeowner but a male house sitter.
UPDATE 11:14 p.m.: The Town of Batavia assignment is back in service.
UPDATE 11:17 p.m.: Mercy Medics who responded are told to go back in service.
UPDATE 11:21 p.m.: The power company is on scene.
UPDATE 12:07 p.m.: The sole victim transported to UMMC subsequently died, according to Tim Yaeger, Genesee County Emergency Management coordinator. More T/K.
UPDATE 1:52 a.m.: All Alexander units back in service.