On June 23rd, 2025, at 17:31, the City of Olean Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 137 N. Ninth St. Olean Fire units arrived at 17:34 and found a two-story house with smoke coming from the second-floor windows. One crew conducted a search for possible victims, while a second crew stretched a hose line and began extinguishment. The fire was deemed under control at 18:00. Tragically, one civilian died as a result of the fire. One firefighter was treated for overexertion at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The City of Olean Fire Department was assisted by the Olean Police, NYS Troopers, Trans Am Ambulance, Allegany Fire Department, Portville Fire Department, the Town of Olean Fire Department, and the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Extra personnel were needed on scene due to the heat index. Hinsdale Fire Department, Weston Mills Fire Department, and Allegany EMS were on standby for the City during the fire.