No injuries, damage limited after fire at Groton church

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Photo: Saga Communications/Groton Fire Department and Ambulance

GROTON, NY (607NewsNow) – Everyone is safe after a fire in Groton.

On January 3, the Groton Fire Department was dispatched to South Main Street around 12:40 p.m. for a possible structure fire at the Groton Assembly of God Church.

Crews tackle a fire at Groton Assembly of God Church on January 3. Credit: Groton Fire Department and Ambulance.

Firefighters determined the blaze was in the attic above the kitchen, went to work extinguishing it, and limited the damage. The Groton Fire Department received mutual aid from crews in Dryden, McLean, and Freeville.

If you’re a resident interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, stop by the Groton Fire Station on the first or second Wednesday night of any month to learn more.

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