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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
Firefighter, 2 Others Injured In Blaze At Westchester Eatery Firefighter, 2 Others Injured In Blaze At Westchester Eatery
Firefighter, 2 Others Injured In Blaze At Westchester Eatery A basement fire at a popular Westchester eatery resulted in three people being injured, including a firefighter who was hospitalized.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 8 just after 10 a.m., when the Larchmont Fire Department responded to an active basement fire at Bagels by Sofia located at 145 Chatsworth Ave. According to the department, arriving crews found plenty of smoke pouring from the eatery and upon entering, discovered heavy flames in the basement. Firefighters then evacuated everyone in the eatery as well as the two adjourning buildings before searching for any e…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Westchester Firefighter Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Westchester
Firefighter Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Home In Westchester Although a quick response from firefighters to an early morning blaze at a house in Westchester ensured that the occupants escaped unharmed, one first responder was hospitalized as a result of the blaze.  The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 14 just after 5:10 a.m., when firefighters in Larchmont raced to a residence at 75 Magnolia Ave.  According to the Larchmont Fire Department, crews got to the house within three minutes of the call and found smoke and fire pouring from the residence's roof.  Department members then made sure all occupants were out of the house befo…

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by Ben Crnic