Article by FNN © Thursday, February 26, 2026. (7 images appear throughout the article).
HORSEHEADS, NY – A 3-alarm fire that destroyed three businesses brought firefighters from seven departments to the business plaza located at 3317 Chambers Road in Horseheads. Fire crews came in from Big Flats, Corning Joint Fire, Elmira Heights, Horseheads, Painted Post, Millport, and Tompkins Corners to help battle the business blaze.
The fire was reported at Dunkin’ Donuts, early Thursday morning, February 26, 2026, around 5:15 AM.
Flames then spread throughout the small business plaza. The three businesses that were destroyed included Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin Robbins, and Your CBD Store.
There was a vheicle seen parked in front of Dunkin’ Donuts, but it is unknown if any employees were inside when the fire started. However, according to Big Flats Fire Chief Dave Sultman, there were no reported injuries.
A section of Chambers Road was closed down as firefighters worked hard to extinguish the growing blaze. The intensity of the heat and flames ended up causing the roof of one of the businesses to collapse.
Click on images above to enlarge. Images by Horseheads Fire/Rescue Dept. © Feb. 26, 2026.
Fire crews remained on scene for several hours, as firefighters extinguished any remaining flames and hot spots.
At this time, it is unknown if investigators will be able to find a cause of the fire due to the extreme devastation caused by the blaze. The fire still remains under investigation, according to Chief Sultman.
FNN could not confirm when this particular business plaza built, but was able to learn that Baskin Robbins opened at their location in 2019. It is unknown how many employees in all three businesses lost their jobs due to this terrible fire. Dunkin’ officials stated its employees will be going to work at other locations for now.
The building was demolished at the end the day, as fire investigators combed the scene in hopes of finding a cause of this devastating fire.
A video captured by Tesha Chandler © Feb. 26, 2026, can be viewed by clicking the following link – https://www.facebook.com/reel/1804609600225089 .
FNN will update this article as new information comes in.
Image of the business plaza on Chambers Road in Horseheads, NY, taken in 2019.
