Crash Causes Fire On Route 9 In Westchester: Developing Crash Causes Fire On Route 9 In Westchester: Developing
Crash Causes Fire On Route 9 In Westchester: Developing New, updated report: Man Dies In Route 9 Crash In Croton-On-Hudson: Community Rallies To Raise Funds For Family A motor-vehicle crash that caused a fire to burn alongside a busy Northern Westchester road also resulted in the temporary closure of a portion of the busy main route.  The crash, involving a motorcycle, happened on Saturday, July 15 around 2:30 p.m. on Route 9 southbound in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  The incident resulted in a blaze that burned on the side of the road, requiring a response from the Croton and Montrose Fir…
Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Westchester Home Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Westchester Home
Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Westchester Home A firefighter was hospitalized following a blaze at a Northern Westchester home that caused fireworks inside the residence to explode, complicating the response.   The fire happened at a residence in southern Cortlandt on Croton Lake Road on Wednesday, July 5 just after 3:30 p.m., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Once crews arrived at the home, they quickly began putting out the flames, which were centered in the residence's garage underneath the living area. Firefighters were also able to rescue the homeowner's cats that had been trapped in the building.&n…
2-Car Crash Sends Person To Trauma Center, Causes Vehicle To Flip In Westchester 2-Car Crash Sends Person To Trauma Center, Causes Vehicle To Flip In Westchester
2-Car Crash Sends Person To Trauma Center, Causes Vehicle To Flip In Westchester One person was sent to a hospital following a two-car crash that left a vehicle overturned near a busy expressway in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened on Friday, June 23 around 9:45 p.m. in Croton-on-Hudson on Municipal Place near the entrance ramp to State Route 9, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  When crews arrived at the scene of the crash, they found one vehicle had overturned. Firefighters then worked to contain a fluids spill caused by the incident before helping one of the vehicle owners to collect personal items that had been thrown out of the ve…
Shock Of Lightning: Storm Ignites Tree In Westchester Park Shock Of Lightning: Storm Ignites Tree In Westchester Park
Shock Of Lightning: Storm Ignites Tree In Westchester Park A crack of lightning resulting from an afternoon thunderstorm sent crews scrambling to douse a tree fire at a park in Northern Westchester.  The blaze happened on Wednesday afternoon, June 14 around 2:40 p.m., when firefighters raced to Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson to respond to a tree that had caught on fire after being struck by lightning.  According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, crews used deck guns to extinguish the flames and were able to keep the tree intact.  The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department battles a tree fire at Croton Point Park. Croton-on-Hudson Fire …
Injured Worker Rescued From Roof Of Metro-North Facility In Westchester Injured Worker Rescued From Roof Of Metro-North Facility In Westchester
Injured Worker Rescued From Roof Of Metro-North Facility In Westchester Emergency responders were called to a Metro-North yard in Northern Westchester to rescue an injured worker from a roof.  The incident happened on Tuesday, June 13 just before noon, when firefighters and first responders were sent to the Metro-North Croton-Harmon Yard in Croton-on-Hudson on a report of an injured worker on top of a building.  According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, the worker, who suffered a shoulder injury, was evaluated on the roof before they were lowered to the ground by a ladder.  The quick rescue was completed within a half-hour, fire officia…
Fire Threatens Animals At Nature Preserve In Westchester Fire Threatens Animals At Nature Preserve In Westchester
Fire Threatens Animals At Nature Preserve In Westchester A late-day blaze at a nature reservation in Northern Westchester posed a threat to several animals housed in the building before it was put out.  The fire happened during the evening of Wednesday, June 7 at the Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  An original report of smoke in the building led to crews responding to a building on the reservation. Once there, firefighters discovered a fire that had started in the attic and were able to extinguish it and overhaul the area after a little more than an hour.  Luckily, none of …
Nails, Splintered Wood Fall From Car, Cause Road Closure In Westchester Nails, Splintered Wood Fall From Car, Cause Road Closure In Westchester
Nails, Splintered Wood Fall From Car, Cause Road Closure In Westchester A busy main road in Northern Westchester had to be closed to traffic after nails and splintered wood fell from a vehicle onto the roadway.  The incident happened on Route 9 southbound at Croton Point Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson on Thursday, June 1 just after midnight, when authorities arrived at the scene in order to clean up the spilled materials.  According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, a combination of leaf blowers and brooms was needed to get the hazardous materials off the road before it could be reopened.  After a little more than a half hour, the road was ab…
2 Hikers Rescued By Helicopter From Marsh At Park In Westchester 2 Hikers Rescued By Helicopter From Marsh At Park In Westchester
2 Hikers Rescued By Helicopter From Marsh At Park In Westchester Two young hikers had to be rescued by first responders after they became stuck in a marsh at a park in Northern Westchester, sending one to a hospital.  The incident happened on Friday, May 26 around 1:20 p.m., when Westchester County Police and first responders were sent to Croton Point Park in Croton-On-Hudson on a report of two hikers who became stuck in a muddy marsh on the south end of the park. According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, firefighters arrived at the park first and began searching for the missing hikers.  However, because tall reeds obscured the pair, …
Raging Brush Fire Requires Use Of Over 1K Feet Of Hose In Westchester Raging Brush Fire Requires Use Of Over 1K Feet Of Hose In Westchester
Raging Brush Fire Requires Use Of Over 1K Feet Of Hose In Westchester A brush fire that erupted in Northern Westchester in the midst of elevated fire risk conditions took firefighters from several departments hours to put out.  The fire occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 13 in the hamlet of Montrose in the woods near Washington Street, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  As the fire began to quickly spread, firefighters from numerous departments were called to the scene.  Croton-On-Hudson department members remained at the blaze from around 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., then returned to the fire station to repack the over 1,000 feet of hose tha…
3-Car Crash Spills Oil In Westchester Neighborhood 3-Car Crash Spills Oil In Westchester Neighborhood
3-Car Crash Spills Oil In Westchester Neighborhood Firefighters had to clean up an oil spill in a Northern Westchester neighborhood following a crash that involved three cars.  The crash happened on Saturday, March 4 around 10:15 p.m. in Croton-on-Hudson on Benedict Boulevard. One driver was injured but declined medical treatment, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Several cars were damaged in a three-car crash in Croton-on-Hudson.Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department The fire department was able to clean up all of the spilled oil from the crash. 
Cat Stuck In Tree: Pet Rescue Gives Firefighters Chance To Train In Westchester Cat Stuck In Tree: Pet Rescue Gives Firefighters Chance To Train In Westchester
Cat Stuck In Tree: Pet Rescue Gives Firefighters Chance To Train In Westchester While it may seem the stuff of old television shows and cartoons, a fire department was actually called to help rescue a cat stuck in a tree in Northern Westchester.  The brave rescue happened at a residence in Croton-on-Hudson on Sunday, Feb. 12, around 10:30 a.m., when a local cat climbed a tree to get away from circling hawks and could not find a way to get down again, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  After hearing this, firefighters raced to the residence and quickly set up a 35-foot extension ladder to reach the scared feline. Soon enough, firefighter …
Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured
Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured A driver was left injured after a car overturned and crashed into a utility pole in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 16 around 6 p.m., when a vehicle traveling in Croton-on-Hudson Old Post Road South flipped over and hit a pole on Nordica Drive, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Firefighters and police then descended upon the scene to help the injured driver escape the vehicle.  After the occupant was turned over to first responders, firefighters waited for Con Edison to fix the pole, which took about 90 minutes.