Devastating Fire Destroys Four Buildings in the Village of Milford
MILFORD—On Friday, July 18 at approximately 1:57 a.m., the Milford, Cooperstown, Hartwick, Mount Vision and Schenevus fire departments were activated for a reported structure fire at the Milford Corner Store, 69 South Main Street, in the Village of Milford.
According to a press release issued on Monday, July 21 by Otsego County Emergency Services Coordinator Victor F. C. Jones, upon arriving firefighters engaged in an already rapidly-progressing fire. The fire spread easily with shifting wind conditions through one additional commercial building, housing Sybil's Yarn Shop, and two nearby residences, Jones said. All of the affected properties are considered to be a loss.
