3/18/18 - Leslie chimney fire, 4888 S. Main

Just after 2 AM on Sunday, March 18, 2018, the Leslie, Onondaga and Rives-Tompkins Twp fire departments were dispatched to a chimney fire at 4888 S. Main St. On arrival, smoke was showing from around the chimney of a two story wood frame home. Crews went inside and found fire in the wall next to the chimney. To gain access to the fire a hole was also made in the exterior wall. Firefighters found the chimney to be in unsafe condition and it was carefully dismantled during overhaul. Once the chimney was removed, crews were able to assure the fire was completely out.