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Rooftop Fire At Nyack Hospital Quickly Contained

A fire at Montefiore Nyack Hospital was quickly contained to the rooftop Sunday morning, April 19, authorities said.

Montefiore Hospital fire

Montefiore Hospital fire

Photo Credit: Monsey Scoop

Emergency crews responded to an automatic fire alarm around 8:44 a.m. at the Nyack facility, according to a release from Lt. Anthony Palazolo.

Upon arrival, responders confirmed the fire was limited to the roof and did not spread into the main structure. The incident was brought under control without injuries to hospital staff, patients, or emergency personnel.

Hospital operations continued with minimal disruption, authorities said.

Responding agencies included the Orangetown Police Department, Nyack Fire Department, Piermont Fire Department, and West Nyack Fire Department, officials said. Emergency medical support was provided by the Nyack Community Ambulance Corps and Rockland Paramedic Services.

Photo: Monsey Scoop

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