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Fire investigation in North Utica

By WKTV News

Story Created: Feb 10, 2012 at 12:22 PM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 10, 2012 at 7:40 PM EDT

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) A home in North Utica sustained extensive damage after a fire Friday morning. It started shortly before 11 Friday morning at 617 Herkimer Road. When crews arrived they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the first floor of the home.

Firefighters knocked the flames down within 20 minutes. Utica Fire officials say that one person was inside the home at the time, but they were able to make it out safely.

Officials say the fire started in a bedroom on the first floor and vented out the window and into the attic space above. The cause is under investigation.

The home is owned by William Hehrli.
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