Hazardous Materials Fire Reported at Galway Residence; Everyone Safe

January 13, 2026 | Galway, NY

Emergency responders were dispatched to a hazardous materials incident involving a fire at a single-family home on Hermance Road. Firefighters responded to a 1.5-story wood-frame dwelling where flames originated from the front of the structure. A haz-mat team was called to the scene owing to potential chemical or material hazards.

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All occupants were safely evacuated from the building, with no injuries reported at this time. The first alarm was sounded on Jan. 13 at 1:19 p.m.

The incident is under investigation, and authorities are assessing any environmental impacts from the haz-mat situation.

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