Several families displaced after fire in Murray on Gulf Road

Photos and information courtesy of Murray Joint Fire District

MURRAY – A three-alarm fire badly damaged a multi-family house at 17131 Gulf Rd. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at about 3 a.m.

“Thankfully, no injuries have been reported but several families have been displaced and experienced significant loss,” the Murray Joint Fire District stated on its Facebook page. “Our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult time.”

Several other agencies provided mutual aid to Murray firefighters including, Clarendon, Kendall, Brockport, Albion, Spencerport, Hamlin, Shelby, Bergen, Medina, Barre, Carlton, Mercy EMS, Orleans County fire coordinators and fire investigation team, Village of Holley Police Department, Orleans County Sheriff’s Office (road patrol, investigations and 911 center), Town of Murray code enforcement and the water department.

“We are incredibly grateful for the brave firefighters who arrived on the scene swiftly and worked tirelessly to keep everyone safe,” The Murray Joint Fire District stated. “The blaze was contained and extinguished before more damage could be done.”

The following departments were on standby to protect Orleans County while the fire companies responded at the scene: Hilton Fire Department, Ridge Road Fire District, Town of Batavia Fire Department and Middleport Fire Department.

“This was a true team effort that shows the strength of mutual aid, coordination and public service in our region,” the Murray Joint Fire District said. “To those affected by the fire, please know that your community stands behind you as your recovery begins.”