On August 2, 2010 at 11:28am, the North Side Fire Department was dispatched to Seneca Foods at 346 Gambee Road in Geneva for a reported gas leak. North Side Command arrived on scene and was advised by employees that a gas line had been struck and was leaking. North Side Command requested the White Springs Fire Department to stand by in the North Side station.
Upon further investigation firefighters found that there had been a partial building collapse in building 2. The White Springs Fire Department was requested to the scene and the Oaks Corners Fire Department was requested to stand by at the North Side fire station. While on scene, a secondary collapse occurred. No injuries were reported.
The Oaks Corners Fire Department responded with Engine 3211 & Rescue 3271 with a total crew of 18 firefighters under the direction of Chief Maney. A crew of 4 remained on standby in the Oaks Corners station with additional apparatus. Rescue 3271 was requested to the scene with cold drinking water and a misting fan.
Photo's by OCFD Photographer Rick Maney & NSFD Asst. Chief Todd Powers.