Multiple Explosions Level Used Car Dealership in Upstate New York
An Upstate New York used car dealership has been reduced to rubble after an explosive overnight fire.
G&J Auto Sales at 22033 US Route 11 just outside the city limits in the town of Pamelia, near Watertown was destroyed by fire early this morning.
Several fire departments responded to the blaze around 3:30AM Thursday, May 6. The property was formerly the location of Dave Foster RV Sales and was fully involved with heavy fire when they arrived.
Firefighters reported multiple explosions at the scene.
Credit - Pamelia Fire Department via Facebook
Numerous fire departments responded to the scene including Northpole, City of Watertown, Town of Watertown, Pamelia, Glen Park, Adams and Calcium. Guilfoyle Ambulance, Watertown Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff s Office assisted at the scene.
WATERTOWN â Patrick J. Hickey announced Monday that he is seeking election to a two-year term on the Watertown City Council.
In a press release, Mr. Hickey, a lifelong resident of Watertown, having been born, raised and educated in the city, said heâs running for election because heâs âcommitted to a better community.â
Heâs been active in the community for decades, most recently reestablishing the city-wide Neighborhood Watch program and creating a city pool fund to raise money to offset the expenses of the city summer pool program.
This year, he applied for the interim council seat that became vacant with the resignation of former Councilman Jesse C.P. Roshia. He was not granted an interview with the current council.
Watertown lawmakers to vote on firefightersâ response to medical calls
WWNY Watertown lawmakers to vote on firefightersâ response to medical calls By Abbey Buttacavoli | January 18, 2021 at 5:31 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 9:37 PM
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Members of Watertown City Council are expected to vote Tuesday on setting a deadline that would end emergency medical response for the Watertown Fire Department next year unless Jefferson County provides whatâs called EMD service - a system to determine the severity of emergency medical calls.
âIn talking with some of the county legislatures, I donât see the county supporting this,â said Council Member Lisa Ruggiero.