by Deborah L. Hughes, President & CEO
We had a fire at the National Landmark Susan B. Anthony House last night. Fortunately, fire damage was limited to the back porch, where the fire started. Our surveillance cameras show an individual at the back door moments before the flames broke out. Our fire detection system triggered an alarm and the Rochester Fire Department arrived in minutes.
We are so grateful to Chief Joseph Luna and the amazing team of firefighters who managed to contain the fire quickly before it spread to the interior of the building. They exceeded all protocols to keep the House and its historic contents safe from the fire, smoke, and water damage. This might have been a tragic loss of a national historic treasure. Instead, it is a story of a job well done by first responders who care deeply about life, our community, and our cultural heritage.
To read about the fire in the media, click on a link below.
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