Breaking: Firefighters Battle Blaze in Utica Home's Basement Ceiling

January 05, 2026 | Utica, NY

Firefighters in Utica rushed to a residence on Elm Street early Monday morning after a fire ignited in the basement ceiling. Emergency crews arrived at 1572 Elm St. shortly after the incident was reported at 12:31 a.m. on Jan. 5. Dispatchers reported that responders are connecting to a hydrant to fight the flames.

Fire ceiling of Basement. Charging hydrant.

No information has been released yet regarding injuries or the fire's cause. This story is developing, with more details expected as they become available.

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