Active House Fire Reported in Syracuse

Fire truck enroute to call.
Fire truck enroute to call.

SYRACUSE, NY—Syracuse Police have reported an active house fire on Maple Street, situated between Paterson Plank Road and Schopmann Drive. The public is urged to avoid the area to facilitate the access and operations of emergency services.

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