From Erie County Blotter

🚨 Clarence Garage Fire Under Investigation 🚨

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:47 PM, firefighters responded to 4147 Circle Court in Clarence after multiple 911 calls reported a garage fire attached to a residence.

The Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company , under the command of Chief Steven J. Pollard, was first on scene and reported a fully involved garage fire. Crews from East Amherst, Main Transit, Williamsville, Bowmansville, and Clarence Fire Companies provided mutual aid, along with support from Twin City Ambulance and the Erie County Sheriff's Office .

Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within 20 minutes of the initial dispatch. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Damage is currently estimated at $115,000 — including $80,000 to the structure, $30,000 in contents, and $5,000 in exposure damages.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit. No further details are available at this time.