Early morning fire damages building on Mill Street in Watertown
A building at the corner of Mill Street and Newell Street in Watertown was damaged by a fire early Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
A building at the corner of Mill Street and Newell Street in Watertown was damaged by a fire early Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The fire was reported at about 4:45 a.m. after smoke was seen coming from the former Derouin’s Heating and Plumbing building, and crews remained at the scene as of 8 a.m.
The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured were not immediately known. The City of Watertown Fire Department is the primary agency to contact for further information. The department operates three stations in the city, including one on Mill Street. Mill Street closures may affect the morning commute.
Updates may be available through the City of Watertown Fire Department. The department lists its non-emergency and administrative phone number as (315) 785-7800.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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