Coverage dated October 20, 2026 to October 21, 2026

Schenectady house fire displaces 2, cause under investigation

Headline from WNYT Albany

A fire caused extensive damage to an unoccupied single-family home in Schenectady and displaced two people. The Schenectady Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 3:21 p.m. on Oct. 20. While crews were on the way, they reported heavy smoke in the area before arriving.

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  1. NEWS10 ABC

    2 people displaced after Schenectady house fire (opens NEWS10 ABC)

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    NEWS10 ABC's feed description

    Two people have been displaced after a house fire in Schenectady Tuesday afternoon. The Schenectady Fire Department responded to the fire in the 900 block of Salina Street at 3:21 p.m.

  2. WNYT Albany

    Schenectady house fire displaces 2, cause under investigation (opens WNYT Albany)

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    WNYT Albany's feed description

    A fire caused extensive damage to an unoccupied single-family home in Schenectady and displaced two people. The Schenectady Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 3:21 p.m. on Oct. 20. While crews were on the way, they reported heavy smoke in the area before arriving.

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