Sunday morning, Niagara County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a house fire on Lockwood Drive in the Town of Lockport.

The homeowner told NCSO that he was attempting to thaw pipes when he began to see and smell smoke coming from the are of his hot water tank. The homeowner told patrol that he never saw any flames, and the smoke was mainly coming from the outside siding of his home.

Rapids Volunteer Fire Co. responded and stated the fire was out, but there is damage to the siding, insulation, and some of the wood structure. Town of Lockport building inspection was contacted to assess the damage, but the homeowner was able to remain in his home.

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