FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — Firefighters responded to a house fire Friday afternoon on Emerald Hill Circle in Fairport, where crews worked to remove damaged sections of the roof after flames were brought under control.
The fire occurred at a two-story home just after 1:30 p.m., leaving visible damage to the roofline. Firefighters were seen using ladders to access the upper level and clear debris into a large dumpster positioned in the driveway.
According to Egypt Fire Chief Geiger, the blaze started when a fireplace overheated and flames spread up the walls. A second alarm was called, but crews knocked the fire out in roughly 10 minutes…