Dog & Cat Lost In Halcott Fire

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 8/3/25 | 8/3/25

By Mary A. Crisafulli

HALCOTT - Several local fire departments were called to 65 Turkey Ridge Road, Halcott, on July 28 at 8:51 a.m. for a house fire, which led to the death of the owner's cat and dog. The owner was not home at the time, said Fleischmanns Fire Chief Todd Wickham. He further reported that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Responding units were able to put out the flames with the structure still standing, Wickham said, though the interior was gutted.

"Two good Samaritans tried to put it out with fire extinguishers," explained Wickham, "They had it pretty well contained until we arrived."

A social media post by the Fleishmanns Fire Department notes the efforts of the two individuals: "Thanks to the guys who made a valiant effort to put fire out with fire extinguishers."

Other responding units include the Arkville, Margaretville, Pine Hill, and Halcottsville fire departments, as well as Margaretville Ambulance.