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11/19/08 08:48 AM

Fire causes $60,000 damage at Tonawanda auto shop



City of Tonawanda fire officials suspect that a faulty waste-oil furnace may have sparked a fire that left $60,000 damage to an auto-repair facility on Young Street early this morning.



Firefighters from the City of Tonawanda responded to a 3:16 a.m. alarm at Mike Barry Motors, 147 Young St., after a passer-by spotted the blaze. Fire officials called for mutual aid, leading… Continue

Volunteer Firefighters in crisis

Ranks falling short

Last Edited: Monday, 17 Nov 2008, 7:56 PM EST

Created On: Monday, 17 Nov 2008, 7:56 PM EST



Trica Cruz

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) - They run into burning buildings - risking their own lives to save yours. and they do it for free.



But now - volunteer firefighters are facing their own emergency.



Making ends meet in these financially troubled times. Donald Szumigala is one of them. "Finding the… Continue

Firefighters facing their own emergency

Could be forced to make tough choices

Last Edited: Monday, 17 Nov 2008, 2:39 PM EST

Created On: Monday, 17 Nov 2008, 2:03 PM EST



BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - They run into burning buildings to save our lives and they do it for free.

But now, volunteer firefighters are facing their own emergency in these financially troubled times.



Between the high price of gas and the crumbling stock market, some may be forced to make a… Continue