Syracuse Fire: One injured during early morning blaze

SYRACUSE, N.Y (WSYR-TV) — Just before 2 a.m. on April 23, Syracuse Firefighters were sent to the area of East Laurel Street and South Alvord Avenue for a report of smoke.

At the scene, at 744 East Laurel Street, a one-story home was found with black smoke coming from the roof.

The home was boarded up, leaving crews to work to get inside.

“Firefighters performing a walk around the structure found flames in the rear of the building. At the same time, a separate group of firefighters arriving at the scene encountered an injured patient on the sidewalk, who reported that he had been inside the building,” said the Syracuse Fire Department.

The person was taken to the hospital and was treated for burns. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The fire was put out in about 60 minutes.

The home, which was known to be vacant when the fire occurred, sustained fire, smoke, and water damage to the first floor and attic areas, according to Syracuse Fire.

A total of 43 Fire Department personnel responded to this incident, including command and support staff. Syracuse Fire Department Ambulance, Syracuse Police, American Medical Response, National Grid, and the American Red Cross also responded to the scene.