PHOTOS: Several acres of field burn before being extinguished
From the Whitesville NY Vol. Fire Dept., follow the Facebook
Incident Report – August 4, 2025
Today, the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a tractor and baler fire that had spread into a nearby field. Upon arrival, the baler was fully involved, and the fire had already consumed approximately 4 acres and 12 large square bales of straw.
Responding units from Whitesville included:
Whitesville 50 – T. Sherman
Whitesville 502 – G. Howe
W1 – D. Graves
W2 – P. Sherman
W6 – L. Erdmann
W7 – M. Orpet
Along with 17 other personnel
We’re also incredibly thankful for the mutual aid support from our neighboring departments:
Genesee Township Volunteer Fire /Ems Dept. Station 37
Willing Volunteer Hose Company#1
Wellsville NY Vol. Fire Department
Wellsville Engine 2 – Dyke Street Engine Co. #2
Crews operated on scene from 5:22 PM to 8:14 PM — nearly 3 hours — working together to extinguish the fire and prevent further spread.
We are grateful for the strong teamwork and commitment from all involved. Thank you to our volunteers and mutual aid partners who answered the call.
