2 Victims Rescued After Suffering Burns In Northern Westchester House Fire

Two people were taken to a trauma center after becoming trapped inside a Northern Westchester residence that caught on fire.

Two people were injured after becoming trapped inside a Cortlandt residence that caught on fire.
Photo Credit: *Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department*

Ben Crnic

01/16/2024 1:00 p.m.

The incident happened in Cortlandt on Monday, Jan. 16 around 8:45 a.m., when a residence caught on fire with people trapped inside.

According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, arriving crews were able to extinguish the blaze and put out hot spots while also rescuing the two victims who were trapped inside. A search for more residents came up negative, fire officials said.

The two victims were later hospitalized for burns and smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire was not released.

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