House a total loss after following Norwood fire

This is all that remains of a house at 50 South Main Street in Norwood following a Tuesday fire. Photo submitted by Patricia Penny Tessier.

BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI
North Country This Week

NORWOOD — A fire at a residence located at 50 South Main Street was a total loss on Dec. 5.

According to Norwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeremy French, the call came in at 6:09 p.m. for a structure fire in the village of Norwood.

French said crews were on scene within minutes, enabling them to knock down the bulk of the blaze within 30 minutes or so.

“After that we were chasing the fire a little bit, putting out hot spots and making sure it didn’t spread,” he said.

Though the home, which was a rental, was a total loss, French said no other nearby homes were damaged in the fire.

Crews from Norwood, Norfolk, Potsdam, West Stockholm and West Potsdam all responded, with West Potsdam standing by at the Norwood station.

French said all family members were able to safely exit the structure and declined aid from the American Red Cross.

St. Lawrence County Emergency Services fire investigators were on scene last night to investigate the cause of the fire but according to French were unable to identify the source immediately.

“We’re just very thankful for the assistance we received in handling the fire and appreciate all of the support and mutual aid from everyone involved,” French said.