City of Syracuse

SYRACUSE — A fast-moving response by Syracuse firefighters helped keep damage limited during a house fire Wednesday night on First North Street, though two residents were temporarily displaced while utilities were shut off as a precaution, the Syracuse Fire Department said.

Firefighters were dispatched at 8:39 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, to a reported structure fire at 711 First North St. Crews arriving on scene did not see flames from outside the two-story home, but once inside they found smoke on the first floor and confirmed an active fire.

SYRACUSE — An early-morning fire damaged a two-story home on Highland Street Wednesday and injured a Syracuse firefighter who slipped on icy conditions at the scene, according to the Syracuse Fire Department.

Firefighters were dispatched at 4:14 a.m. on Jan. 21, 2026, after an alarm activation at 212 Highland St. Crews arrived to find flames burning at the front of the house. The department issued a “Signal 99,” meaning the fire was confirmed as a working structure fire and additional crews were requested.

Syracuse Firefighters were dispatched at 10:14 a.m. Tuesday (1/20/2026) to a reported house fire at 953 Emerson Ave.

Initial reports indicated a multiple-occupancy home on fire, called in by a passerby, with everyone out of the building. Radio traffic reported possible extension to a second nearby house, but an on-scene update at 10:15 a.m. reported fire on the second floor and not spreading to other structures.

SYRACUSE — Seven people were displaced but no one was injured after an early-morning house fire Sunday at a two-family home on Bellevue Avenue, according to the Syracuse Fire Department.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. A lunchtime stabbing at Brooklyn Pickle sent emergency crews rushing to the 1600 block of West Genesee Street on Thursday, leaving one man seriously injured and prompting a citywide police response—on what was meant to be a celebratory day for the iconic Syracuse deli.

Breaking News: Syracuse Police Initiate Pursuit of Suspect in Black SUV Syracuse Police initiated a pursuit of a suspect driving a black SUV this evening at approximately 6:50 PM. The suspect entered I690 Eastbound and continued onto i481 south, before returning to the city and leading police on a chase through several streets. However, the police lost sight of the suspect near Lexington Ave. At this point, the Syracuse Police moved their investigation to an encrypted channel to prevent the suspect from being able to monitor their search.

Syracuse Fire Department, Syracuse Police, and Syracuse Ambulance responded to an active structure fire at a 2-story residential building located at 343 Park St, Syracuse, NY. The incident occurred on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at around 6:04 PM. The fire was reported to be in progress, and emergency services were dispatched. The fire was reported by callers who saw black smoke coming from the roof and heavy fire on the left side of the building. The building is located on Park street between Merz Ave and Grumbach Ave. The fire was reported to be on the second floor of the building.