Red Cross Aids 5 After Newton Falls Fire

Volunteers provide emergency assistance to displaced families in St. Lawrence County.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The American Red Cross Central and Northern New York Chapter provided immediate emergency aid to five people, including two adults and three children, after a fire on Friday in Newton Falls, St. Lawrence County. The Red Cross offered financial assistance, emotional support, comfort kits, and stuffed animals.

Why it matters

The Red Cross plays a crucial role in supporting communities affected by disasters, offering essential resources and services to help families recover. This incident highlights the organization's ongoing efforts to assist those in need during emergencies in the region.

The details

Volunteers from the Red Cross chapter responded to the fire on County Route 60 in Newton Falls, providing financial assistance that can be used for shelter, food, and clothing. They also offered emotional support, comfort kits with personal care items, and stuffed animals for the children. The Red Cross will continue to be available in the coming days to help the affected families as they work to recover from the incident.

  • The fire occurred on Friday.

The players

American Red Cross Central and Northern New York Chapter

A regional chapter of the American Red Cross that provides disaster relief and emergency assistance to communities in Eastern New York.

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What’s next

The Red Cross will remain available in the coming days to help the affected families as they navigate the recovery process.

The takeaway

The Red Cross's swift response and ongoing support for the Newton Falls fire victims underscores the organization's crucial role in aiding communities affected by disasters and emergencies in the region.