Fire Destroys Clymer Barn, Business
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A firefighter is pictured fighting a fire on Ravlin Hill Road on Tuesday. Photo by Scott Reagle
Incident Overview
On Tuesday morning, a significant fire engulfed a tarp business and barn located on Ravlin Hill Road in Clymer. Fortunately, the family’s home was saved thanks to the decisive actions of local firefighters.
Firefighters from six surrounding volunteer fire departments, including Sherman’s Stanley Hose Company, responded at around 5 a.m. The blaze was reported as heavy upon their arrival, requiring a defensive approach to fight the fire.
Key Events:
- 5:15 a.m.: Firefighters began arriving on scene.
- 5:30 a.m.: Defensive attacks were initiated to protect the nearby residence.
- After several hours: Fire crews worked to extinguish remaining hot spots.
Firefighter Comments
Officials from the Stanley Hose Company expressed gratitude for the collaboration among the area departments, stating, “Thanks to the quick and coordinated work of everyone on scene, the residence was saved with only minimal damage.”
Animal Welfare
All animals within the barn were accounted for and evacuated safely, with no injuries reported during this incident.
Response Team
Fire departments and agencies that participated in the response included:
- Ashville
- Clymer
- Corry
- Findley Lake
- Panama
- Stanley Hose Company
- Chautauqua County Emergency Services
Final Thoughts
Stanley Hose Company officials emphasized the importance of teamwork in emergency situations, saying, “Please keep the family affected by this devastating fire in your thoughts as they begin to recover from their loss.”
