Two dogs tragically lost their lives in a fire that occurred Sunday afternoon on Erie Street in Lockport.
The Lockport Fire Department received an alert from Niagara County dispatchers about the blaze at 76 Erie Street around 5:10pm. Upon arrival, led by Assistant Chief Wolck, firefighters encountered significant brown smoke billowing from the roof eaves.
The fire originated in the kitchen on the first floor and spread to the second floor. Fire crews managed to bring the situation under control within 90 minutes with damage primarily affecting the rear section of the house and extending from the first floor up into the attic. The estimated damage to the property is around $40,000.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported among people. However, two dogs were found inside the home and succumbed to the heavy smoke.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Two Dogs Killed in Niagara County Fire