Propane Leak Sparks Residential Fire in Ashville; Investigation Deems Blaze Accidental

(WNY News Now) – A propane leak in the basement of a Matson Road home caused a fire that investigators have ruled accidental, officials confirmed.

ASHVILLE, NY – The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team responded to a residential fire on Matson Road in the Town of Harmony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 8:24 a.m.

Following an on-site inspection and interviews with the homeowners, investigators determined that the fire originated from a propane leak in the basement. According to the official report, the leak allowed gas to accumulate, and an electric dryer in use at the time provided the ignition source…

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