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Family of Four Perishes in Devastating House Fire Near Albany

Emergency responders work the scene of a deadly house fire on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in New Scotland, N.Y. Four people died, including a 5-year-old girl, when a fire swept through a house west of Albany, just before sunrise Saturday. (Jim Franco /The Albany Times Union via AP)

Overview

  • Four people were killed in a house fire outside Albany.
  • Local roads were closed as firefighters brought water to the scene.
  • The fire occurred at a multigenerational family business called Circle Tree Farm.
  • The victims have not yet been identified.
  • The Albany County sheriff called for prayers for the firefighters and victims.