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Massive fire rips through Ovid, causing buildings to collapse
Ovid, N.Y. — Several crews are battling a massive fire in Seneca County Tuesday night.
Units responded around 6:30 p.m. to the Big M on Main Street in Ovid, where a fire had started in one of the second-floor apartments above the store.
The flames quickly spread through the entire building, causing it to collapse, according to Ovid Fire Chief Timothy Westlake. Crews began demolition work on the structure early Wednesday morning.
The Uptown Diner next door also caught fire and has collapsed. The fire also spread to the Ovid Tax Collector office and is working its way toward the Italian Kitchen.
Westlake said four buildings in total have collapsed.
No injuries are being reported.
The Seneca County Health Department has issued a water conservation order for the village, asking residents to limit water usage until further notice.
The village’s entire water system and more than 40 tankers are being deployed to help battle the flames, according to crews.
This is a developing story.
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Tragic news out of Ovid today as a massive fire tore through the town, causing several buildings to collapse. The blaze, which reportedly started in a residential building, quickly spread to neighboring structures, engulfing them in flames.
Firefighters from multiple departments rushed to the scene, battling the inferno for hours in an attempt to contain it. Despite their efforts, several buildings were unable to be saved and ultimately collapsed as a result of the intense heat and flames.
The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is clear that the community of Ovid has been significantly impacted by this devastating fire. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event, and we commend the bravery and dedication of the firefighters who worked tirelessly to try and save the town.
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