West NY News

Heavy snowfall in Arkwright, New York, led to the collapse of a barn on Tarbox Road, resulting in the deaths of five cows and trapping around 100 others. Emergency crews faced challenging conditions with deep snow accumulation as they worked to rescue the trapped livestock. The barn's collapse was attributed to the weight of the snow.

During recovery efforts, one firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

Rescue operations continued late into the day as crews attempted to clear snow and debris to save the remaining animals. The operation was described as physically demanding due to both the heavy snowfall and structural damage at the site.

Officials are advising area farmers to inspect barns and outbuildings for signs of stress or damage as heavy snowfall persists in impacting the region.