Five fire departments battle Liberty blaze
Five fire departments battle Liberty blaze
LIBERTY — Firefighters from five departments assisted Liberty firefighters in extinguishing a fire today at a two-story house at 304 East Liberty St.
Damage to the house, located just east of Belmont Avenue, was estimated at around $100,000, said Liberty Capt. Bob Catchpole. He said the house was nearly a total loss.
Homeowner Walter Zysk and his son, Richard Zysk, escaped unhurt before firefighters arrived at the 3:51 p.m. fire. Firefighters had to enter the house through the rear because of personal effects blocking entrance to the front door, Catchpole said.
Catchpole said he is investigating the possibility the fire started in or around a car in the garage. The fire spread to the house from the garage.
Firefighters from Vienna, Brookfield, Weathersfield, Youngstown and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station assisted. Liberty firefighters remained at the scene until nearly 9 p.m.