LUMBERLAND, NY — The temperature was minus two degrees when firefighters from the Lumberland Fire Department responded to a call in the Town of Lumberland on February 13.

A post on the department’s Facebook page says, “Fighting fire at minus 2 degrees is a challenge. Gear froze, trucks were freezing up, and as one fireman said, his beard was frozen like two planks against his face. The house was a complete loss, and was fully involved upon arrival. No one was hurt. But a young family lost their home.”

The department started a clothing drive for the family, with clothing to be dropped off at the station, and monetary donations may be sent to LFD, PO Box 91, Glen Spey NY 12737.