(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…