Local fire chief gets into crash on way to explosion scene

Fire chief involved in crash on way to explosion scene

The Thomas Corners fire chief involved in crash on way to explosion scene in Glenville

The chief of the Thomas Corners Fire Department was involved in a crash when responding to the scene of the Glenville explosion.

Police said he was heading north on Maple Avenue with his lights and sirens on. A car that was ahead of him heading in the same direction tried to turn into a driveway as the chief was trying to pass.

The chief crashed into the car and three people inside were injured.