UPDATE TO FIRE 7108 ROME ORISKANY ROAD The Oneida County…

UPDATE TO FIRE 7108 ROME ORISKANY ROAD

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is currently on scene investigating a fire located at 7108 Rome Oriskany Road, Countryside Apartments, in the City of Rome. Upon arrival to the scene, the structure was fully involved.

Deputies along with the New York State Police immediately began to locate any residents that needed assistance with exiting the apartment complex. While doing so, an adult female with severe burn injuries was located. The female was transported to Wynn Hospital where her condition at this time is critical.

The Sheriff’s Office is still attempting to locate two residents who are unaccounted for.

The Sheriff’s Office is being assisted on scene by the Rome City Fire Department, the Stanwix Heights Fire Department, Oriskany Fire Department, Westmoreland Fire Department, Floyd Fire Department, Clark Mills Fire Department, Clinton Fire Department, Vernon Fire Department, Verona Fire Department, New London Fire Department, and AmCare Ambulance Service. The Red Cross was contacted and on scene assisting residents that have been displaced. At this time, the investigation is still ongoing and Rome Oriskany Road is still closed between Monument Road and Stanwix Ave to public traffic.

Additional information may be released at a later time.