One person died and two others were injured in a house fire last week in Ridgeway, Orleans County, authorities said.
Man dies in Ridgeway house fire
A man who used a wheelchair died in a house fire on Presbyterian Street that was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Orleans County Sheriff Christopher Bourke said.
Deputies found the man dead on the first floor of the home. His name has not been released.
The Orleans County Coroner's Office responded to the scene.
Neighbor injured while trying to help
A neighbor ran to the burning home and went inside in an attempt to help the occupants, but suffered severe burns, Bourke said.
Heavy fire and smoke forced the man to leave the house. He was on fire as he exited, Bourke said.
The neighbor rolled on the ground, and firefighters helped extinguish the flames.
He was flown by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment, deputies said.
A second resident of the home was also taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Cause of fire under investigation
Fire officials are investigating the cause of the blaze. No further details have been released.
Numerous emergency responders, including sheriff's deputies, fire investigators and Orleans County emergency management personnel, responded to the scene. Orleans County Emergency Management Director Justin Niederhofer was also there with fire coordinators and investigators.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Man in wheelchair dies in Ridgeway house fire; 2 others injured
