Menands Fire Station Blaze Costs Over $5M

A major fire tore through the Menands Fire Station, destroying Squad Six and causing over $5 million in damage. The blaze began with an explosion in the truck’s cab, quickly spreading to two other rigs and threatening the building’s structural integrity. Investigators suspect a lithium battery—possibly from an iPad left charging for days—may have sparked the inferno. Mayor Brian Marsh warned about the risks of modern tech while acknowledging it’s a freak accident covered by insurance, leaving the crew devastated by the loss of critical equipment. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/155e54a4d3c7d6a1