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Fire Damages Upstairs Level of Main Street Market in Polk

October 14, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Main Street Market in Polk is temporarily closed after a fire broke out on the second floor above the store on Monday afternoon.

Vacant Home Burns to Ground in Oil City Fire

September 4, 2025

Firefighters from seven departments responded as flames engulfed a vacant house on Riverside Drive.

Garage Fire Spreads to Homes in Oil City, Causes Estimated $75K in Damage

April 3, 2025 | Gavin Fish

An early morning garage fire on East 6th Street in Oil City spread to nearby homes, displacing residents and causing an estimated $75,000 in property damage, officials say.

Oil City Fire Department Responds to West 2nd Street Structure Fire

December 23, 2024

All occupants of the three-story residence got out of the building safely.

Fire Breaks Out at Former Oasis Bar; Possible Extension Cord Hazard Discovered

October 30, 2024 | Gavin Fish

Improperly-used extension cords may have contributed to a structure fire at a former bar in Oil City, causing significant damage, injuring a firefighter, and displacing one resident.

Emlenton Fire Draws Crews from Four Counties

September 29, 2024 | Jake Bauer

A fire at Hickman Lumber in Emlenton on Saturday afternoon drew response from about 25 fire companies across four counties.

Lucinda Area Garage, Vehicle Destroyed in Fire

September 17, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The Whitney Lane garage was completely engulfed in flames when crews arrived on scene.

Investigation Launched Into House Fire on Elk Street

September 9, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The Franklin Fire Department was dispatched to a structural house fire at 1016 Elk Street, Franklin, Venango, around 3:34 p.m. on Saturday, September 8.

Two Firefighters Injured While Battling Oil City House Fire

September 9, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

The residence was a 3.5-story, 5,300-square-foot Victorian home undergoing restoration.

Residence Destroyed by Fire on Chestnut Street in Franklin

July 8, 2024 | Jacob Deemer

Chief Andrew Eckel said the first unit encountered heavy fire conditions on one side of 1040 1⁄2 Chestnut Street.

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