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Fire reported in the area of DeWitt Recreation Area

By Howard B. Owens
DeWitt brush fire 6/4/23
A brush fire at DeWitt Recreation Area in Batavia burned through an estimated one to one and a half acres late Sunday afternoon. Photo by Howard Owens.

A brush fire is reported in DeWitt Recreation Area, off West Main Street, behind WNY Concrete and Upson Maybach.

City Fire is on scene.

UPDATE by Joanne Beck 4:19 p.m.: The third platoon has been recalled to city headquarters and the Town of Batavia Fire brush truck has been requested to the scene. 

UPDATE by Joanne Beck 4:45 p.m.: The fire is mostly knocked down after burning one to one and a half acres. The cause of origin is unknown at this time. 

DeWitt brush fire 6/4/23
Photo by Howard Owens.
DeWitt brush fire 6/4/23
Photo by Howard Owens.
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Photo by Howard Owens.
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Photo by Howard Owens.
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Photo by Howard Owens.

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