Media Release - 4 Alarm Structure Fire at Wilbert's Premium Auto Parts - 1272 Salt Road

Media Release
January 25th, 2025
4 Alarm Structure Fire
1272 Salt Road
Webster, NY 14580

On the morning of Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at approximately 10:55 AM, the Webster Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a garage at Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts on 1272 Salt Road in Webster, NY.

The first arriving units were on scene within 5 minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival, fire crews launched an aggressive interior attack, but due to the rapid spread of the fire and deteriorating conditions, the incident was upgraded to a 2nd alarm. This action ensured additional manpower and apparatus were dispatched to support fire suppression operations and to prevent the fire from extending to the main office building.

At the height of the operation, 3 hydrants were utilized to supply water to 3 engines and 4 ladder trucks. After approximately 2 hours, the fire was extinguished and contained to the building of origin.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau.

As of Monday morning, January 27th, Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts is fully operational and servicing all of their customers.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the following agencies for their manpower and apparatus contributions during this incident:

West Webster Fire Dept. Lincoln Fire Dept. Ontario Fire Company
Penfield Fire Company Fairport Fire Dept. Irondequoit Fire District
Brighton Fire Dept. East Rochester Fire Dept. Bushnell’s Basin Fire Dept.
Egypt Fire Dept. Point Pleasant Fire Dept. Penfield Ambulance
Monroe County Fire Bureau

Brian Smith
Fire Chief
Webster Fire Dept.
585 872 9526