A Town of Marilla (Erie County, NY) Assistant Fire Chief has been seriously burned in a house fire this morning. Initial reports are that Assistant Chief George Gertz has burns on his hands and head after he went into the working dwelling fire. Upon arrival he heard a dog barking inside the dwelling and feared someone may be inside. Chief Gertz forced entry into the home and right after that, conditions worsened significantly.
Chief Gertz was immediately rushed to the hospital but his injuries are non-life threatening
