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The City of Troy is extending its support to Unity House after a fire caused significant damage to the agency's domestic and sexual violence services center on Sunday (January 4). The blaze at the Kathryn Allen Center on 102nd Street led to a roof collapse, but fortunately, no injuries were reported as the building was unoccupied at the time.
Mayor Carmella Mantello expressed gratitude for the swift response of the Troy Fire Department and other local fire departments, which contained the fire to a single building. "We are grateful and relieved that no one was hurt," Mantello stated in a joint release with Troy Fire Chief Rich Cellucci.
Unity House, a vital support hub for domestic and sexual violence services, is working closely with officials to determine the fire's cause. David L. Bach, president and CEO of Unity House, expressed gratitude for the community's support and assured that services to clients would continue despite the setback.
The city has pledged any assistance necessary to help Unity House during this challenging time. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.