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Obituaries
Beloved Former Mount Vernon Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death
A Northern Westchester community is mourning the loss of a decorated firefighter, Navy veteran, and lifelong public servant who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Somers resident Walter McDonald died on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 18, 1934, McDonald dedicated much of his life to serving others. His storied career began in 1957 when he was appointed as a firefighter for the Mount Vernon Fire Department, where he served with distinction for 32 years. A leader both in skill and s…
Police & Fire
Medical Care Building's Structural Stability Damaged In Westchester Crash (
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Crews had to shore a compromised part of a Northern Westchester medical care building after a vehicle crashed through its wall. The crash happened on Thursday, Dec. 12 around 2:45 p.m., when a car crashed into the Optum Medical Care building at 342 Route 202 in Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. According to the department, arriving fire crews began shoring the building's compromised area while removing the driver from their car. Several other agencies helped respond to the crash, including the Westchester County Technical Rescue Team and the Bedford Hil…
Police & Fire
Van With Gas Tanks Inside Goes Up In Flames In Front Of Westchester Firehouse
A van filled with gas tanks caught on fire in front of a Northern Westchester firehouse under renovations. The blaze began on Wednesday, Oct. 23 just before 6 p.m., when a van containing acetylene gas tanks went up in flames in front of the Somers Fire House at 270 Route 202, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Although the blaze happened in front of a firehouse, the department's fire trucks were actually disbursed to other Somers firehouses because of ongoing renovations at that location. Because of this, crews raced to the blaze from other Somers fir…
Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into House In Westchester
A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a still-under-construction house in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Wednesday, Aug. 14 just before 12:30 p.m., when a vehicle collided with a house on Muscoot River Road in the town of Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving first responders discovered that the structure was still under construction and was not occupied by anyone. The driver was then removed from the car and found to have non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to a nearby hospital, firefighters said. The cause o…
Police & Fire
Drivers Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Busy Westchester Roadway
A busy Northern Westchester roadway was closed for hours as crews responded to a two-car crash that left people hospitalized. The crash happened on Tuesday, July 30 around 3:40 p.m., when two cars collided on Route 100 in Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving first responders found two heavily damaged vehicles on the road, including one that had flipped on its side. They then closed the roadway and took the drivers to a nearby hospital. Route 100 was closed for around two hours following the crash before it was reopened to traffic, the departm…
Police & Fire
Scooter's Lithium-Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Westchester Home
A set of lithium-ion batteries inside an electric scooter sparked a flash fire that broke windows and blew garage doors off their tracks at a Northern Westchester home. The blaze happened on Monday, July 8 just before 9 p.m. at a residence in Somers on Weeks Court, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced on Thursday, July 11. According to the fire department, arriving crews found a scooter on fire in the home's garage and took it outside. They then evacuated the residence and began to cool down the scooter's lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters soon went back inside and f…
Police & Fire
Smoking Lithium Ion Battery Prompts Hazmat Response At Residence In Westchester
Emergency crews raced to a Northern Westchester residence after a smoking lithium-ion battery was found inside. The incident happened on Thursday, May 23 around 6:30 p.m., when a smoking lithium-ion battery was found at a Somers home on Loomis Drive. According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded within minutes and called the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Hazardous Materials Team to help deal with the battery. Once the hazmat team arrived, they suited up and were able to successfully dispose of the battery, fire officials said.&nbs…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Car Blaze, Burning Wires In Westchester
Firefighters battled both a car blaze and downed burning wires that began at nearly the same time during a busy morning in Northern Westchester. The incidents happened on Wednesday, April 3 just before 9 a.m., when firefighters in Somers responded to downed burning wires on Route 202 near Todd Road while also being called to the scene of a car blaze in a parking lot on Route 6. According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, the car blaze was successfully put out with 1,000 gallons of water. Meanwhile, firefighters closed Route 202 while NYSEG could shut off the power a…
Police & Fire
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."
Obituaries
Funeral Details Released For Former Westchester Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person'
Funeral arrangments have been announced for a former Northern Westchester fire chief who spent nearly his entire life serving the public in both his career and as a volunteer. A wake for Raymond Baker, the former chief of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 9 at the age of 64, will be held on Friday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home in Pleasantville at 418 Bedford Rd. Earlier Report - Former Somers Fire Chief Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed' A Mass of Christian Burial will also be …
Obituaries
Former Westchester Fire Chief Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed'
A former fire chief who dedicated his time to several departments in Westchester is being remembered for his public service. New, updated report - Funeral Details Released For Former Somers Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Raymond Baker Sr., the former chief of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, died on Sunday, March 10, the department announced on Monday, March 11. The department did not release his age. Baker originally joined the Somers Volunteer Fire Department in 2007 and was an active member for seven years, serving as chief in 2014. He then joined the Goldens Bridg…
Police & Fire
2-Alarm Fire Ravages Westchester Home, Causes Roof Collapse
Fire officials are investigating a massive blaze that engulfed a Northern Westchester home and left it severely damaged. The blaze began on Wednesday, Feb. 21 around 4:50 p.m. at a home in Somers on Tanna Hill Court in the Preserves Complex, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving crews soon found heavy flames coming from the front of the house and began an aggressive attack inside the home's interior. As conditions continued to deteriorate and flames spread to other areas of the residence, a second alarm was requested, bringing in manpower from countless sur…
Police & Fire
Vehicle Fire Fills Residential Street With Smoke In Westchester
A blaze that engulfed a vehicle on a residential road in Northern Westchester sent a plume of smoke into the air before it could be extinguished by firefighters. The fire began on Sunday, Feb. 11 around 4 p.m. in Somers, when a vehicle went up in flames on Brook Hollow Court, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving crews soon began efforts to put the blaze out and were able to quickly do so. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was not released.
Police & Fire
Hazmat Team Called After Broken Thermometer Spills Mercury In Westchester Home
A hazmat team was called to a Northern Westchester home after a broken thermometer spilled toxic mercury inside the residence, fire officials said. The incident happened on Saturday, Jan. 27 around 7:30 p.m., when a mercury thermometer broke inside a Somers residence on Lakeview Terrace, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. After the resident reported the incident to the department, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Service's Hazardous Materials Team was also called to the home to help deal with the spilled mercury. Arriving crews soon evacu…
Police & Fire
Car Goes Up In Flames At Westchester Intersection
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 …
Police & Fire
New Update: Firefighter Falls Through Floor, Pets Killed In Westchester Blaze
A Northern Westchester home was destroyed in a blaze that killed family pets and forced responding firefighters to evacuate the building, officials said. The blaze happened on Friday, Dec. 15 around 11:15 a.m., when a two-story residence in Somers on Route 202 caught on fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Earlier Report - Firefighter Removed From Burning Home In Somers: Developing Responding crews found flames engulfing the structure and began aggressively battling the blaze inside the home. However, after a firefighter fell through the first floor and into …
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Vehicle Rollover In Westchester
One person was taken to a hospital following a crash that left a car flipped over on its roof in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Thursday, Nov. 30 around 12:30 p.m., when a car rolled over near Lake Lincolndale in Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Crews arrived at the scene within minutes and were able to get the driver out of the vehicle before taking them to the hospital. The response to the crash took around an hour in total.
Police & Fire
Car Bursts Into Flames At Gas Station In Westchester
Thanks to the quick action of firefighters, a car blaze was prevented from spreading to fuel pumps at a Northern Westchester gas station. The incident happened on Saturday, Nov. 11 just after 11 a.m., when members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to a Sunoco gas station at 253 Route 100, where a car had gone up in flames next to the building. According to the department, firefighters quickly arrived and put out the blaze, keeping it from spreading to the gas pumps. After around an hour, crews left the scene and went back into service. Both Somers Police a…
Police & Fire
Truck Careens Into Wooded Ditch In Westchester
A truck had to be towed from a roadside embankment after losing control and careening off a Northern Westchester road. The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 7 around 7:20 a.m., when the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Van Rensselaer Road for a reported crash. According to the department, arriving crews confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the crash. Units then worked for around two hours to remove the truck from the wooded embankment. The cause of the crash was not revealed by authorities.
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Head-On Crash In Westchester
A head-on collision on a busy Northern Westchester roadway sent one person to the hospital, fire officials said. The incident happened on Monday, Nov. 6 just after 2:15 p.m., when first responders were dispatched to the intersection of Route 100 and Moseman Avenue in Somers for a two-car crash, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. After arriving at the scene of the wreck, first responders took one patient to a nearby hospital. Another person involved in the crash refused any medical attention, fire officials said. Crews stayed at the scene for around an hour and 2…
Police & Fire
Car Bursts Into Flames, Causes Temporary Road Closure In Westchester
Part of a busy route in Northern Westchester was briefly closed after a vehicle went up in flames. The incident happened on Saturday, Sept. 30 around 4:45 p.m., when crews in Somers responded to Route 139 for a reported motor vehicle fire. According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, arriving crews quickly arrived at the scene of the blaze and doused the flames with water within seconds, quickly extinguishing it. No injuries were reported from the incident. As a result of the fire, Route 139 was shut down for around 40 minutes before reopening around 6 p.m. In addition to crew…
Police & Fire
3-Car Crash Sends Person To Hospital In Westchester, Causes Road Closure
A three-car crash in Northern Westchester left one person hospitalized and caused a temporary road closure as crews cleaned up the scene. The incident happened on Friday, Sept. 15 just before 10:30 p.m., when members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to a three-car crash in the area of Tomahawk Street (Route 118) and Lakeview Drive, according to the department. Arriving crews found that multiple people had been injured as a result of the collision and called for additional help while closing Tomahawk Street from Green Tree Road to Mohawk Lane. One inju…
Police & Fire
Tricky Rescue: Person Saved From 20-Foot Embankment In Westchester
A person was hospitalized after falling down a 20-foot steep embankment in Northern Westchester, which required them to be rescued with the help of rope lines. The incident happened on Saturday, Sept. 9 around 3:15 p.m., when Somers Fire and EMS responded to the Lake Lincolndale area on a report of a person falling down a steep wooded embankment. According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, arriving crews quickly found the person and began working to establish rope lines and belay lines down into the wooded drop-off. This eventually allowed for first responders and their e…
Police & Fire
Downed Wires Cause Smoking Brush Fire In Westchester
A Northern Westchester road was briefly closed after downed power lines sparked a brush fire that sent a plume of smoke into the air. The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 16 around 10 a.m., when crews were sent to Lake Road in Somers for a reported brush fire, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving firefighters then confirmed that a blaze had been ignited by downed wires and had New York State Electric & Gas de-energize the lines while they briefly closed the road. Crews were then able to work toward putting out the fire, which took around an …
Police & Fire
Dryer Fire At School In Westchester Prompts Emergency Response
Emergency crews had to race to a school in Northern Westchester after a dryer fire caused a haze of smoke to fill the building. The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 9 just after 9:45 p.m., when members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to the Lincoln Hall Boys' Haven at 145 Route 202 on reports of smoke in the building. According to the fire department, arriving crews found a light haze and burning smell inside the school and soon found a contained dryer fire in the building's basement. A hose line was then quickly used to extinguish the blaze. …
Police & Fire
Van Fire Rages Next To Building: Smoke Seen Mile Away In Westchester
A raging van fire in Northern Westchester sent up smoke that could be seen by firefighters a mile away. The blaze happened on Wednesday, July 19 around 10:30 a.m., when firefighters in Somers were called to put out a vehicle fire that started around five meters away from a building. According to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, the smoke from the fire could be seen a mile away. Once additional crews were called to the scene, firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire and secure the vehicle. The response took around an hour in total, the department repo…
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Westchester
A person was sent to the hospital after their vehicle smashed into a pole in Northern Westchester, snapping it completely. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 28 around 8:45 a.m., when firefighters in Somers were sent to Amawalk Road, where a car had crashed into a pole, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Once crews arrived at the scene, they found wires hanging from the damaged pole, which had been snapped by the impact. One person was then taken to a local hospital by Somers EMS. First responders then remained at the scene for around two hours.…
Police & Fire
Flaming Fridge Starts Blaze At Housing Complex In Westchester
A fire started by a refrigerator in the garage of a residence at a housing complex in Northern Westchester could have been much worse if not for the quick action of the homeowner, fire officials said. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 21 just after 12:30 a.m., when firefighters from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to the Green Briar housing complex on a report of smoke pouring out of a residence. According to the department, firefighters soon found smoke coming from the garage of a residence. Upon entering the structure, they then found that a refrige…
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Crash On Main Road In Westchester
A two-car crash on a busy main road in Northern Westchester sent one person to the hospital and caused a small fluid spill. The collision happened on Friday, June 16 around 4 p.m., when first responders were sent to Route 100 in Katonah by the King Kone ice cream shop for a reported crash, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. After the patients involved were evaluated, one was sent to a local hospital. Once a small fluid spill resulting from the crash was cleaned up, crews were able to leave the scene after around a half hour, the department reported. …
Police & Fire
Vehicle Crashes Into Woods, Flips On Its Side In Westchester
A roadway had to be briefly closed as crews responded to a crash that left a vehicle flipped on its side in the woods in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Saturday, June 10 around 3:15 p.m. in Somers when first responders were sent to the intersection of Lake Road and Orchard Hill Road for a reported crash, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. There, crews found the vehicle off the roadway in the woods, where it was flipped on its side. First responders then evaluated the driver, who had been able to escape the car on their own, and found that t…
Police & Fire
Truck, Trailer Drive Into House In Westchester
A residence in Northern Westchester was damaged after a truck and trailer crashed into it, piercing a hole in the home's garage. The incident happened on Thursday, June 1 just after 11 a.m., when firefighters responded to a residence in Somers on Mahopac Avenue where a truck that was towing a trailer had crashed through a wall, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Luckily, once the department arrived at the home, they confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the incident. After remaining on scene for an hour, the home was turned over to the Somer…
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