Five firefighters taken to hospital after explosion in Otsego County

  • Source: WBNG-TV CBS/CW+ 12 Binghamton
  • Published: 02/27/2020 03:43 AM

Five firefighters were sent to the hospital after a garage fire Wednesday night in Middlefield. According to Allotsego.com, the fire started around 9 p.m. and five firefighters were injured after an explosion at the scene. Officials say they believed the fire was caused by a propane tank that exploded inside of a wooden structure. Multiple crews responded to the fire including Cooperstown fire, Milford, and Middlefield along with many other departments. It is still unknown if there are any other injuries and what exactly caused the fire to start in the first place.



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