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ID Released For Victim Of Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley ID Released For Victim Of Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley
ID Released For Victim Of Fatal House Fire In Hudson Valley A grandfather who died after saving his two young grandchildren from a raging house fire has been identified by police. Putnam County resident Jintu Zheng, age 65, of Lake Carmel, was found inside the burning home on Scarsdale Road around 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, said the Kent Police. On arrival at the home, Brewster firefighters and Kent police went into the house to look for Zheng as flames engulfed the home, police said. Zheng was found by a back window. He was rushed to Putnam Hospital Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Related Story: Man Dies After Rescui…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Hudson Valley Home Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Hudson Valley Home
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Hudson Valley Home A home suffered extensive damage after a three-alarm fire broke out in the area, officials announced. First responders in Putnam County were called to a home in Mahopac Falls on Geymer Drive at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, when the massive blaze was reported that broke out in an area residence. While responding, fire officials said they were able to observe heavy smoke coming from the home, prompting a second alarm to be sounded upon arrival at the scene minutes later.  Officials said that the fire engulfed the home and a car in the driveway, while a third alarm was l…

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by Zak Failla