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Power Lines Spark Fire At Westchester Intersection Power Lines Spark Fire At Westchester Intersection
Power Lines Spark Fire At Westchester Intersection An electrical issue with power lines caused a blaze at a Northern Westchester intersection.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 21 around 4:30 p.m., when grass was reported to be on fire below power lines at the intersection of Somerstown Road and Vails Lane in New Castle, according to the Millwood Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews soon determined the blaze had been sparked by an electrical issue and began keeping the flames controlled until Con Edison crews could take a look at the problem.  After Con Edison crews deemed it safe for firefighters to proceed with …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Smoke Sighting Prompts Emergency Response At Shopping Center In Westchester Smoke Sighting Prompts Emergency Response At Shopping Center In Westchester
Smoke Sighting Prompts Emergency Response At Shopping Center In Westchester Fire crews responded to a busy shopping center in Northern Westchester after receiving reports of smoke pouring from the building's roof. The incident happened on Wednesday, March 27 just after 7 p.m., when crews from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Towne Centre At Somers shopping mall for reports of smoke coming from the roof.  Arriving crews soon found that they could not find any smoke or fire outside or within the building.  After searching for around 40 minutes, the department eventually deemed the reports of smoke to be "good intent." 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Eastchester PHOTOS: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Eastchester
Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Eastchester Multiple fire agencies worked quickly to knock down a potentially dangerous blaze that broke out in a Westchester home. First responders were dispatched to a Highland Avenue home in Eastchester that broke out in the afternoon on Monday, July 15. Crews from the Eastchester Police Department, Eastchester EMS, New Rochelle, Scarsdale and Greenville fire departments all responded to the scene and were able to knock down the flames and limit the damage done to the structure of the home. No injuries were reported, and the home is believed to be habitable after extensive remediations are complet…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Mother's Day Fire In Westchester Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Mother's Day Fire In Westchester
Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Mother's Day Fire In Westchester All hands were on deck on Mother’s Day when a blaze broke out at an area home, prompting a heavy response by local fire departments. Crews from the Tarrytown Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Arriving in minutes, Chief Patrick Derivan said that there was a heavy smoke condition, with the flames breaching through the roof. In response, additional crews from Irvington, Ardsley, Sleepy Hollow, Dobbs Ferry and Elmsford offered mutual aid. Derivan said that the flames were knocked down within an hour using “multiple hose …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Burnt Food At Popular Westchester Deli/Country Store Brings Fire Department Burnt Food At Popular Westchester Deli/Country Store Brings Fire Department
Burnt Food At Popular Westchester Deli/Country Store Brings Fire Department Just before 4:30 a.m. Thursday a whole contingent of dedicated firefighters responded to a popular Westchester County deli and market for a fire call but found instead burnt food. South Salem and Vista fire department were dual dispatched to a reported structure fire at the 5th Division Deli in Cross River, the South Salem Fire Department said. Car 2451 arrived on scene first and found the first floor filled with smoke and put out the call for additional departments to respond, they added. Hoses were stretched and firefighters entered the building to find burnt food on the stove filling th…

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by Kathy Reakes