Second Alarm Fire Erupts in Owego with Possible Entrapment

January 14, 2026 | Owego, NY

Firefighters battled a working structure fire at 45 Temple St. on Jan. 14, where Chief-871 reported possible entrapment and requested a second alarm. The incident, dispatched at 6:48 p.m., prompted an escalated response due to the potential for individuals trapped inside the building. Emergency crews arrived to find heavy fire involvement in the structure.

chief-871 rptg a Working structure fire w/ poss Entrapment, Request a 2nd alarm.

Details on injuries or the cause of the fire remain unavailable at this time. Investigations are expected to follow as part of standard procedure.

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