The question of the Adirondack Flames mascot is answered: Scorch the Flame.

The team debuted Scorch on Thursday, with the typical corny story that associates mascots. He is the lone surviving flame from the fire that destroyed much of Glens Falls in 1864.

Scorch was supposedly a smoldering ember in Bride and Gown, which was originally Calvin Robbin's blacksmith shop (one of the few buildings in the Glens Falls business district to survive the fire).

Scorch the Flame then overpowered a firefighter, showing his strength.

The association with a fire that destroyed much of the city has raised a few eyebrows, as has the overpowering of a firefighter.

This may have been a misstep from an organization that has done so many things well in its short existence.

UPDATE: The Flames issued a statement from team president Brian Petrovek in response to the reaction to the use of a firefighter being overpowered.

In the statement, the Flames apologized for what was well-intentioned but became something else. It also says Glens Falls Fire Department helped in creating the skit.