Updated: Fire engulfes house between Church and West Monroe Streets

A fire call went out at approximately 5:25 am this morning for a structure fire between Church Street and West Monroe street across from the skating rink.

Departments from multiple communities responded, including Little Falls, Herkimer, and Ilion, while Salisbury and MOVAC units stood by at the Little Falls Fire Station.

Two people have been displaced and are staying with friends.

Little Falls, Herkimer and Ilion units responsded to the fire, while units from Salisbury covered the station in Little Falls.

Chief Parese stated that it was a hard fire to get to because of the weather and makeup of the house.

We will update the story as additional information is available.