LAKE PLACID — This wasn’t a typical fire call, but one that the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department was ready for.

At 10:39 p.m. Friday, the department received a report of a shed on fire at Camp 521 on Buck Island, one of the three islands on Lake Placid lake. It was a breezy evening, and being on the shore of the lake furthered concerns that the flames could quickly spiral out of control — with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please join the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department for our annual golf tournament at Craig Wood Golf Course! 4 Person scramble, prizes, $65 a person, Food available, raffles and more. Please call for tee times at 518-523-9811. ... (Full Story & Photos)

BY:
Grace McIntyre
Staff Writer
gmcintyre@adirondackdailyenterprise.com

LAKE PLACID — When they were roused out of bed in the early morning on May 1, Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department members John Fagan and Ciana Cerruti didn’t expect to be saving someone’s life.

The department responded to an automatic fire alarm activation at 89 Greenwood Street, a multi-unit apartment building in Lake Placid, ... (Full Story)

The Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department responded to a room and contents fire at an apartment building at 89 Greenwood Street at 4:34am this morning. Firefighter's quick and courageous actions allowed them to contain the fire to only 1 room and rescue the occupant and their pet inside. Thank you to the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Department for ... (Full Story & Photos)

📅 Starting today, March 16th, 2025, until May 14th, 2025, the NYS burn ban is in effect. 📅

🚫 No open brush burning is permitted during this period. All burn permits issued this season are now invalid. 🚫

For more details, regulations, and exceptions, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) website: DEC Website

🔗 https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning ... (Full Story)

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