(Pics) My Local John Deere Dealership Burned To The Ground Last Night!

[WOEII]

On the way to my lot I see this. :Cnfsd:
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I herd it started around midnight and then rekindeled around 6:30 am. No idea what happend yet. Glad no one was hurt.

I spoke with the owner and offered my land if he needed space to move things around and figuer things out. I feel so bad for everyone. We all loved that place! :sad: I stop in almost weekly for something.

Here are some pics I took this morning.
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Owner was positive about things and stated that they are going to rebuild and the employess will be shuffled around to other locations so jobs will be kept. :cool: :Chers:

[carlton_fritz]

I thought you were volunteer fire. Got the inside scoops?

[Kerry G]

:Wlys: :Sdangl: Can you get me a really cheap riding mower? :psst:

[VITE1]

Thats sad

[CaptDan]

its sad, hope it wasn't cause by an overheating gator !

[Jeff in PA]

We go past that JD Dealer on our Canadian fishing trips.

I found a news story
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/fire_destroys_cazenovia_equipm.html

Fire destroys Cazenovia Equipment farm gear dealership in Nelson


Nelson, NY -- Cazenovia firefighters have returned to Cazenovia Equipment Co. after the blaze that destroyed the farm store's main showroom rekindled.

Madison County 911 officials said they dispatched the department about 6:25 a.m.

Earlier:

Nelson, NY – An overnight fire destroyed the main showroom of the Cazenovia Equipment Co. farm equipment dealership at 3200 U.S. Route 20 in the Madison County town of Nelson.

Firefighters arriving shortly after midnight found the roof and front half of the building completely in flames, Cazenovia Fire Chief Gilbert Hodges said. The fire quickly spread to the rest of the building, he said.

The fire was so intense that firefighters could attack the flames from the outside only. It took an hour and a half to two hours to bring it under control, Hodges said at 5:21 a.m.

“There were a few explosions when we arrived. That prevented us from getting real close,” Hodges said. The chief said he was not sure what was exploding but said that the dealership likely had some petroleum-based products on hand.

One blast caused a firefighter to lose his footing. He suffered a rib injury but did not need to be taken to the hospital, Hodges said.

Firefighters used water from a nearby stream to try to quell the fire. The Erieville, New Woodstock, Smithfield, Delphi Falls, Pompey Hill and Manlius fire departments joined Cazenovia at the scene, bringing personnel and water.



Nelson, NY -- Cazenovia firefighters have returned to Cazenovia Equipment Co. after the blaze that destroyed the farm store's main showroom rekindled.

Madison County 911 officials said they dispatched the department about 6:25 a.m.

Earlier:

Nelson, NY – An overnight fire destroyed the main showroom of the Cazenovia Equipment Co. farm equipment dealership at 3200 U.S. Route 20 in the Madison County town of Nelson.

Firefighters arriving shortly after midnight found the roof and front half of the building completely in flames, Cazenovia Fire Chief Gilbert Hodges said. The fire quickly spread to the rest of the building, he said.

The fire was so intense that firefighters could attack the flames from the outside only. It took an hour and a half to two hours to bring it under control, Hodges said at 5:21 a.m.

“There were a few explosions when we arrived. That prevented us from getting real close,” Hodges said. The chief said he was not sure what was exploding but said that the dealership likely had some petroleum-based products on hand.

One blast caused a firefighter to lose his footing. He suffered a rib injury but did not need to be taken to the hospital, Hodges said.

Firefighters used water from a nearby stream to try to quell the fire. The Erieville, New Woodstock, Smithfield, Delphi Falls, Pompey Hill and Manlius fire departments joined Cazenovia at the scene, bringing personnel and water.



Nelson, NY -- Cazenovia firefighters have returned to Cazenovia Equipment Co. after the blaze that destroyed the farm store's main showroom rekindled.

Madison County 911 officials said they dispatched the department about 6:25 a.m.

Earlier:

Nelson, NY – An overnight fire destroyed the main showroom of the Cazenovia Equipment Co. farm equipment dealership at 3200 U.S. Route 20 in the Madison County town of Nelson.

Firefighters arriving shortly after midnight found the roof and front half of the building completely in flames, Cazenovia Fire Chief Gilbert Hodges said. The fire quickly spread to the rest of the building, he said.

The fire was so intense that firefighters could attack the flames from the outside only. It took an hour and a half to two hours to bring it under control, Hodges said at 5:21 a.m.

“There were a few explosions when we arrived. That prevented us from getting real close,” Hodges said. The chief said he was not sure what was exploding but said that the dealership likely had some petroleum-based products on hand.

One blast caused a firefighter to lose his footing. He suffered a rib injury but did not need to be taken to the hospital, Hodges said.

Firefighters used water from a nearby stream to try to quell the fire. The Erieville, New Woodstock, Smithfield, Delphi Falls, Pompey Hill and Manlius fire departments joined Cazenovia at the scene, bringing personnel and water.

The building, which Hodges described as a pole barn-type structure with a metal roof, and its contents were destroyed. The front half was the John Deere dealership’s showroom, he said. The back portion served as a service and parts area and offices.

A trailer that also serves as office space and other barns on the property are OK, he said.

The extent of the fire will make it difficult to pinpoint where it started, although it appears to have spread from the front half of the building, Hodges said. The state Office of Fire Prevention and Control has been called in to help investigate the cause and starting point, he said.

The Cazenovia Equipment website says the company has been in business since 1961. Officials commemorated the company's 50th anniversary Thursday with a cake-cutting at the Chenango County Fair, one of 10 such celebrations taking place this year, marketing representative Martha Ryan said.

The Cazenovia center is the headquarters for nine other locations across Central and Northern New York. They sell farm tractors and implements and lawn and garden gear, representing John Deere and a variety of other manufacturers. The business is owned by Jim and Mike Frazee.

Among the items destroyed was the company's Internet-based phone system, Ryan said. Customers with questions and concerns should check the company website, www.cazenoviaequipment.com, for a list of emergency numbers to contact the stores.

Video from WSYR-TV:
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[WOEII]

I thought you were volunteer fire. Got the inside scoops?
Saw the fire investagator takin tons of pics.

[WOEII]

:Wlys: :Sdangl: Can you get me a really cheap riding mower? :psst:
A melted one! :lol:

[825joe]

wow...that sucks. Im sure the insurance will help

[The Cleaner]

:Wlys: :Sdangl: Can you get me a really cheap riding mower? :psst:

I bet you can get a stand up model for cheap... (burned up riding mower) :FX:

[carlton_fritz]

Saw the fire investagator takin tons of pics.
Did he take your photo?