No actual fire from malfunctioning pump motor at Lowville Credo

LOWVILLE- No actual fire was reported following a smoke scare Tuesday at Credo and Mountain View Prevention.

It was shortly after 3:15 p.m. when employees there called 9-1-1 after observing smoke coming from the boiler room area.

Fire Chief Joe Austin says a burnt pump motor in the water system is to blame. It malfunctioned and reportedly caused the smoke.

No actual fire was confirmed.

Firefighters worked for about 40-minutes by ventilating the building before employees could return to work.

No injuries were reported and there were no additional details available at press time.

Image via Credo Community Center.