City fire officials declare a general alarm, which means all off-duty city firefighters are called in to work. Firefighters report that there is a large bonfire near the tower but that the tower is not on fire. All fire apparatus and personnel from the city are called to Griffiss, except for a few firefighters left to direct Stanwix Heights and Lake Delta firefighters who are called to man the central fire station. A speaker tower falls. It s unknown if there were people under it.
Fire control says it has confirmation of at least two injuries.
There are numerous problems on the venue. Level three status is possible. Lake Delta asks for Lee Center to stand by its station. City firemen are told to make sure everybody stays with the state police. Woodstock command says fire is spreading to other tents and the row of tractor trailers.