A fire inside a fourth-story apartment at St. Mark’s Terrace in Penn Yan sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
The resident was airlifted by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital. Their condition was not immediately known.
The fire was called in at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and was extinguished a short time later. Damage was limited to a small space within the apartment. There were no visible signs of smoke or fire from outside of the Penn Yan high-rise.
Penn Yan Fire and Ambulance, along with Penn Yan Village Police responded to the scene. The Himrod FAST Team was also summoned but was recalled a short time later.
This is a developing story. We will bring you more information as it is made available.
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