07/28/2025
Today at 9:35 am this morning, the Westville Volunteer FD was dispatched to a reported explosion on County Route 19 in the Town of Westville. Moments later, the fire was upgraded to a reported structure fire and one person injured. Upon arrival, it was found that the residential building had exploded and was leveled and one person required medical treatment. Fire suppression began on the structure and medical personnel began treating the subject injured in the explosion. The patient was subsequently transported to Alice Hyde Medical Center by Malone EMS with Westville EMS remaining on scene to provide coverage for the fire scene. No firefighters were injured during this incident and all units were back in service by approximately 16:00 this afternoon.
We would like to thank Bangor FD, Bombay FD, Brushton FD, Burke FD, Chateaugay FD, Constable FD, Dickinson FD, Duane FD, Fort Covington FD, Hogansburg/Akwesasne FD, Malone Calfiremen, and the Owls Head/Mountain View FD, Franklin County Emergency Services, Franklin County 911, Franklin County Highway, County Investigation Team, Fire Police and the Rehab Team for assisting us today on a very warm day.
Last but certainly not least, thank you to our members who responded to the fire and the Westville Auxiliary for providing refreshments and food several times today.
