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Jamestown (CSi) The house fire scene at 523 2nd Avenue Northwest in Jamestown is under investigation into the cause of the Wednesday evening blaze that caused extensive damage to the structure. click for fire story, pics, & video.
Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says the investigation includes a rerpresentative from the federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
Chief Reuther says the ATF is an option local officials have with calling in an outside investigation agency, in lieu of the State Fire Marshall’s Office.
He says it’s not known how long the investigation will take.
City firefighters were called to the scene at 5:24-p.m. Wednesday, notified by a neighbor.
The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
The home’s resident is received assistance from the Buffalo Valley Red Cross chapter, and is staying with family and friends.
Chief Reuther says 34 fire fighters and six fire units were on the scene three hours.
The cause of the fire was not determined and remains under investigation.
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