Fire Report: Chatham Structure Fire
On November 21, 2025 at approximately 3:17 PM, emergency dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a working structure fire in the Tri-Village Fire District at 3869 Route 66 in Chatham, New York.
Response and Smoke Visibility
Units from the Tri Village Task Force — including the Chatham Fire Department, East Chatham Fire Department, Niverville Fire Department, North Chatham Fire Department, and Stuyvesant Fire Department — responded to the scene with rapid intervention crews.
A column of heavy smoke rose from the structure and was visible from Interstate 90 near Everett Road in Albany during the clear afternoon hours.
Firefighting Operations
The first arriving fire chief reported heavy fire in the rear of the structure. Initial crews deployed multiple handlines to combat fire conditions inside and outside the home.
As fire conditions intensified, command requested a second alarm, prompting additional firefighting resources from departments including Valatie, Canaan, Lebanon Valley, Spencertown and Red Rock to respond.
Firefighters performed interior and exterior operations, pulled ceilings and walls to locate remaining fire, and ventilated the roof to assist suppression efforts.
Situation at Scene
Fire crews continued efforts into the evening to fully extinguish the fire and knock down hot spots. All occupants were accounted for, and no one remained inside the building when crews arrived.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and authorities have not identified any suspicious circumstances at this time.