Canton Fire Department Responds to Fully Involved Structure Fire in Hermon At approximately 5:26 AM, the Canton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the Town of Hermon. The call was initiated following a request from Car 5, who arrived first on the scene and confirmed the severity of the situation. Upon receiving the tone, Canton members immediately mobilized, responding to the station to man apparatus and prepare specialized firefighting equipment for the mutual aid request. Scene Conditions and Mutual Aid As Car 5 assessed the scene, it was determined that the structure was already fully involved. Due to the intensity of the blaze and the potential for extension, a call for additional manpower and resources was issued to several surrounding departments, including: Richville Fire DeKalb Junction Fire Pyrites Fire The Pyrites and DeKalb Junction departments arrived shortly after Car 5 to find the building completely engulfed in flames. Given the heavy fire load and the structural integrity of the building upon arrival, crews transitioned to defensive operations. The primary objective shifted to containment, ensuring that the fire did not spread to neighboring properties or the surrounding vegetation. Outcome and Investigation Firefighters worked diligently for several hours to knock down the main body of fire and extinguish hot spots. Fortunately, after a thorough assessment, it was confirmed that there was no entrapment, and no injuries were reported among civilians or emergency personnel. Canton Fire officially returned to the station and was back in service by 8:54 AM with a total of 9 members assisting in the effort. Current Status: The cause of the fire is currently undetermined. The scene has been turned over to fire investigators to determine the origin and cause of the blaze. Our thoughts are with the property owners, and we extend our thanks to our mutual aid partners for their swift response and coordination on the scene.
