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Car Goes Up In Flames At Intersection In Region Car Goes Up In Flames At Intersection In Region
Car Goes Up In Flames At Intersection In Region Firefighters had to race to a Northern Westchester intersection after a car caught on fire, officials said. The incident happened on Sunday, Dec. 24 just after 3:30 p.m., when firefighters from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to the intersection of Pines Bridge Road and Moseman Avenue for a motor vehicle fire, the department said. Once initial crews arrived at the scene, they confirmed that a vehicle was up in flames and called for more manpower. Once more units arrived, the blaze was quickly extinguished, according to fire officials.  Units spent around an hour and 20 …

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Police & Fire
Crash Traps Driver In Truck, Hospitalizes 2 In Northern Westchester Crash Traps Driver In Truck, Hospitalizes 2 In Northern Westchester
Crash Traps Driver In Truck, Hospitalizes 2 In Northern Westchester Two people were hospitalized after an SUV crashed into a truck in Northern Westchester, pinning the truck's driver inside, fire officials said.  The crash happened on Saturday, April 15 around 5:15 a.m., when firefighters responded to Route 35 in Somers for a reported crash involving an SUV and a truck, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Once first responders arrived, they found that an occupant of the truck was entrapped inside with serious injuries and began to extricate them. Eventually, after around 10 minutes firefighters managed to remove the driver's side d…

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Obituaries
Long-Serving Firefighter, Teacher From Hudson Valley Dies Long-Serving Firefighter, Teacher From Hudson Valley Dies
Long-Serving Firefighter, Teacher From Hudson Valley Dies A firefighter and teacher from Northern Westchester who served his department for more than 50 years has died.  Somers resident Fred Whipple, who served the Somers Volunteer Fire Department for 58 years, died on Sunday, March 19, the department announced.  Since joining the department in 1965, Whipple became known by many for his great personality and he eventually became the "true senior man" at the firehouse, lending his knowledge and experience to many younger members, according to the fire department. Whipple was also known for his courage, which he exhibited in 1968 when he …

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Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Region Person Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Region
Person Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Region One person was sent to the hospital after a single-vehicle crash on a busy road in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened on Saturday, Feb. 11, around 2 p.m., when a vehicle traveling in Somers flipped over in the area of 189 Route 100 near the Paramount Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  After another motorist reported the accident to the department, fire officials headed to the scene. Once arriving, they gave medical care to the occupant, who had to be extricated from the upside-down car.  The driver was then taken t…

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Police & Fire
Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Region Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Region
Don't Be Next: Tips To Avoid Generator Fires Like This One In Region When using a generator to power your home after losing power, it's important to follow safety tips to avoid a fire like one that happened in Northern Westchester.  On Monday morning, Nov. 28, around 8 a.m., firefighters in Somers responded to a residence in the Somers Chase complex for a reported generator fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Luckily, firefighters were able to knock out the blaze before it caused any damage to the home, fire officials said.  According to the New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, fires can be a co…

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