Tuesday News Brief

Fire Damages 18 Vehicles at Bergen Auto Auction Facility

Eighteen vehicles were damaged by fire Sunday night at the Insurance Auto Auctions facility in the Town of Bergen.
The Bergen Fire Department was dispatched just before 8:45 p.m. to the site on Apple Tree Avenue after reports of multiple vehicles burning. Crews were already at the firehall preparing for an incoming storm and were able to respond immediately.
When firefighters arrived, more than a dozen vehicles were actively on fire. Additional assistance was requested, with crews responding from Le Roy, Brockport, and Churchville. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.
Officials say no electric vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Insurance Auto Auctions stores vehicles involved in accidents at the location. The Bergen Fire Department credited a fast, coordinated response for limiting damage and thanked mutual aid partners who assisted at the scene.

Storm-Related Water Main Break Repaired Overnight in Alabama

A water main break caused by the winter storm on McAlpine Road in the Town of Alabama has been repaired overnight.
The Town of Batavia Water Department says residents in the surrounding area may have experienced reduced water pressure or temporary shutoffs during the repair. Officials note that when service is fully restored, some customers may notice discolored water.

Elba Falls in Tournament Opener, Looks Ahead to Consolation Game

The Elba girls basketball team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end Monday, falling 76–43 to York in the opening round of the Cal-Mum Tournament.
Elba was led by Brynn Stackhouse with 12 points, while Brea Smith and Brooklyn Jachimowicz each scored in double figures. The Lancers battled throughout, but York took control early and built a large halftime lead.
The loss drops Elba to 4-2 on the season. The Lancers will look to bounce back Tuesday afternoon in the tournament’s consolation game, tipping off at 2:30 at Cal-Mum High School.

Town of Batavia Worker Avoids Serious Injury After Tree Falls on Truck

A Town of Batavia employee narrowly avoided serious injury late Monday morning when a large section of a tree trunk fell onto his pickup truck in the hamlet of East Pembroke.
The incident happened around 11 a.m. on East Avenue as the worker was driving through the area. Town Supervisor Gregory Post says the tree narrowly missed causing far more serious harm.
Post said the falling tree crushed the sander mounted on the truck and damaged part of the body of the Ford Super Duty. He added that the employee planned to go to the hospital for evaluation as a precaution.
Town crews were working to secure the scene, shut off power if needed, and remove downed wires and tree limbs. Officials believe extremely high winds caused the tree to snap and fall onto the passing vehicle.
No serious injuries were immediately reported.

Sheriff Warns of Hazardous Road Conditions

Genesee County Sheriff Joseph Graff is reminding drivers to use caution on area roadways this morning following storm damage reported Monday.
The Sheriff’s Office says downed trees, power outages, and debris remain issues in some areas. Motorists are reminded that dark or non-working traffic signals should be treated as four-way stops.
While no formal travel advisory has been issued, drivers are urged to slow down and watch for emergency crews and utility workers as cleanup continues.