Building Called a Total Loss
Submitted by the HFPD
On Friday, December 23, at approximately 11:56 pm, Hoosick Falls Police were dispatched to the Hoosick Falls Country Club, 73 Richmond Avenue, for a reported structure fire. When officers arrived on scene a heavy fire was observed on the North side of the building. The Hoosick Falls Fire Department along with several mutual aid departments had a tough time extinguishing the fire as they battled flames, snow, wind, and extremely cold temperatures.
There were occupants inside the building when the fire occurred, but everyone was able to make it out safely. Three firefighters did suffer smoke inhalation battling the fire.
Hoosick Falls Police assisted in the investigation by the Rensselaer County Fire Cause and Origin Team have determined the cause of the fire to be accidental. It is believed that a portable propane forced air heater that was in use due to the cold temperatures accidentally ignited combustible material. It is also believed that the propane fuel, along with high winds, helped the fire travel throughout the building at a faster rate. The building was a total loss.
