BERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10)– A fully involved structure fire on Helderberg Trail in Berne has closed a portion of the road. According to the Berne Volunteer Fire Company, crews have closed State Route 443 at the intersection of State Route 156.
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Mutual aid was requested from multiple agencies.
Berne Volunteer Fire Department Media Relations Mary Alice Molgard said the call came in around 4:30 a.m. for what they believed was a chimney fire. When crews arrived, they discovered the fully involved structure fire.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says fire crews are working to save the neighboring homes, but the house where the fire originated is a total loss. The homeowner inside was able to get out, Apple confirmed…