Smoke alarm triggered by shower steam in Amherst home, Buffalo NY

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/1/2025 02:52 PM

Near Longleat Park, Buffalo, NY 14226

Fire crews responded to a smoke alarm activation near Longleat Parkway in Amherst. The alarm was triggered by steam from a shower. There was no fire or hazard, and the units were cleared to return.

Audio|Source: Amherst Fire Control

02:42

Transcript:

00:00

Iger 12, alarm activation near Longleat Parkway between Bradenham Drive and Audley End for a seasonal detector activation.

00:14

Aggress fell with an alarm activation near Longleet Parkway.

00:18

Between Burdenham Drive and Audley end, for a smoke detector activation, 1752 hours, MRSpy. M.Rs fire.

00:30

A group full 9 responding.

00:33

Agerspoon 9, responding near Longleet Parkway.

00:41

No corner house right that, ma'am.

00:46

That's affirmative chief.

00:50

Cabby.

00:56

The alarm company is on the phone with my partner reporting it was set off by steam from a shower.

01:10

First engine cold.

01:12

You're clear, first engine cold.

01:19

And was this? 9-2 responding.

01:22

Agersfield 9 2, re-spawning.

01:25

Agersfield 9, 2 re-spawning.

01:31

Agersfield 9 on location nothing showing.

01:35

Agersfield 9 on location nothing showing.

01:38

Amherst, Agriousel 3, responding.

01:42

Eggersfield 3, responding, you can respond cold.

01:55

Go ahead, Chief.

01:58

Confirm steam from a shower.

02:00

I'll be on site helping the resident here.

02:02

Reset. You can pick up my engine.

02:05

That's clear.

02:06

Confirm set off by steam from the shower attempting to reset, Negritville 3 can return to quarters.

02:13

We're dropping.

02:21

And my figure's a line.

02:24

Niagara's online.

02:28

They'll be calling an ADT to reset remotely.

02:33

Mark an accident, put up the service.

02:36

Let's go marking accidental. They'll be calling for service, Niagara Tilsack and Service 1801 hours. Emerson, fire clear.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

Near Longleat Park, Buffalo, NY 14226

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Buffalo, NY

Two-car accident injures two adults and one child

Traffic

11/1/2025 09:20 AM

Eggert Rd, New York

A two-car accident occurred at Eggert Road and North Bailey Avenue. Two adults and one child were injured and are being evaluated at the scene.

First aid requested for female in domestic incident

Family Offense

10/29/2025 01:49 PM

Near Crosby Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14226

First aid is requested for a 66-year-old woman involved in a domestic incident at a location near Crosby Boulevard in Northside, between Delaware Road and Myron. Police are on the scene and have requested an evaluation.

Shots fired near Maynard Dr, white SUV flees east

Weapons

10/31/2025 04:52 PM

Maynard Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226

Shots were fired near Maynard Dr in Buffalo. A white SUV was seen fleeing eastbound toward Bailey. Three shell casings were found in the street. The shooters were believed to be on foot, not in the vehicle. Emergency responders are on the scene and investigating.

Female pedestrian injured in vehicle collision at Eggert Rd and Main St

Traffic

10/29/2025 06:11 PM

Eggert Rd & Main St, Eggertsville, NY 14226

A female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection near Eggert Rd and Main St in Eggertsville, NY.

Fire alarm caused by Halloween smoke machine

Fire & Arson

10/31/2025 03:40 PM

Near Maynard Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226

Fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Maynard Drive in Amherst, New York. The alarm was accidentally triggered by a Halloween smoke machine decoration. There was no actual fire present.