Two dogs die in Fort Plain Main Street fire; Red Cross aids displaced residents

Two dogs died in a structure fire on Main Street in Fort Plain, according to WRGB reporting from the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department (FPVFD).

The fire broke out just before 3:30 p.m. on a Saturday, with firefighters encountering heavy flames on the second floor near the rear of the building, the FPVFD said.

Due to the fire's severity, FPVFD requested mutual aid from several neighboring fire departments and emergency service partners, including Canajoharie, South Minden, St. Johnsville, Town of Mohawk, and Ephratah fire departments, along with Montgomery County EMS, sheriff's office, 911 dispatch, New York State Police, and Fort Plain Police Department.

The American Red Cross is assisting three people who were displaced by the fire, WRGB reported. The FPVFD also acknowledged support from the local Fort Plain Stewart's Shops during the incident.