A chimney fire damaged a home at 400 State Highway 11B, according to Potsdam Fire Driver Mark Maroney.

The blaze was reported shortly before 2 p.m. with Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue and County Car 10 responding, Maroney said on the department’s website.

He said flames were showing when firefighters arrived on scene and more manpower was requested from West Stockholm Fire Department.

Firefighters found that the chimney fire had extended into the structure and was burning in the adjacent wall, Maroney said.

Firefighters used a ground ladder, chainsaw, and hand tools to take apart the siding and stretched a 1 3/4" hoseline off of E-80 to extinguish the fire, he said.

A thermal imaging camera was used to check for extension and to ensure the fire was out and Tower 5 was set up and firefighters were able to drop a chain down the chimney to clean it out and remove the burning material, Maroney said.

The Town of Potsdam Code Enforcement Officer was requested and responded to the scene.

Potsdam Rescue was on standby for the fire.

No injuries occurred or were reported during the incident.

 Potsdam Fire was back in service at 3:43 p.m.

“The Potsdam Fire Department reminds residents to ensure that their chimney's are cleaned regularly and that only seasoned wood is used in order to reduce creosote buildup and prevent chimney fires,” Maroney said.