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Basement Blaze Fills Home With Smoke In Westchester (
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A basement blaze at a Westchester home filled the building with smoke and prompted a quick response from fire crews, firefighters said. The fire began at 73 Gordon St. in Yonkers on Monday morning, Feb. 24, according to the Yonkers Fire Department, which soon found smoke coming from the basement and transmitted a 10-29 signal. Firefighters knocked down the flames in the basement, preventing the fire from spreading to the rest of the house. Crews then worked to ventilate the home, which had heavy smoke throughout. No injuries were reported.
Police & Fire
Car Fire Kills Man Outside Westchester Municipal Building: Police
An 82-year-old man died in a fiery crash outside of a municipal building Friday evening, Feb. 7 in Westchester. Police received multiple 911 calls for a motor vehicle fire with an occupant trapped in the back of the municipal building parking lot on Maple Avenue around 5:45 p.m. in Hastings on Hudson, Chief David A Dosin said. Officers and fire chiefs from the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department attempted to remove the driver from the vehicle utilizing fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful. Additional fire trucks arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. Ultimately, the opera…
Police & Fire
Vehicle Lands On Side On Icy Route 9 In Westchester
Icy road conditions in Northern Westchester caused a rollover crash, firefighters said. The crash happened on Thursday, Feb. 6 at around 7:15 a.m., when a vehicle landed on its side on northbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. The driver declined any medical treatment, firefighters said. The response took around 45 minutes in total. "More winter weather may hit our area in the upcoming weekend. As a reminder, if you don’t absolutely have to drive in snow and ice, don’t," the department wrote in a social media post.
Police & Fire
Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Fire Outside Home In Westchester
A lithium-ion battery caused a fire outside a Westchester residence early Sunday morning, Feb. 2, prompting firefighters to issue safety warnings about the potential hazards of these increasingly common power sources. The Peekskill Fire Department responded just after 3 a.m. to a report of a burning scooter outside a home. When crews arrived, they confirmed an active fire with flames up against the structure. Using pressurized water fire extinguishers, firefighters quickly controlled the blaze before it could spread to the building. Upon closer inspection, firefighters determined the …
Police & Fire
Burning Lithium Battery Sparks Garbage Truck Fire In Westchester
Fire crews in Westchester responded to a garbage truck fire after workers spotted smoke coming from a lithium-ion battery from the vehicle’s load, firefighters said. The incident happened in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday, Jan. 28, around 8 a.m., when the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department was dispatched to the Department of Public Works Garage for reports of a garbage truck fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the smoke was coming from the back of the truck. After the vehicle’s load was dumped, crews discovered a burning lithium-ion battery in the middle of the pile, the department said.&nbs…
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Victim Burned In Westchester Fire, Roads Closed
A person was burned during a fire in Westchester that caused road closures, police said. The fire happened at 21 Van Cortlandt Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, Jan. 16, causing the road to close between Spruce Street and Elm Street, according to Yonkers Police. The blaze began on the third floor at around 1 p.m. and also caused Elm Street to close between Walnut Street and Prescott Street, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. There was a minor burn patient, Spink added. According to Yonkers fire officials, the fire was stopped from spreading to …
Police & Fire
Fire Damages Building On Yeshiva Complex In Westchester
A blaze at a building on the Yeshiva property in Northern Westchester prompted an hours-long response from fire crews. The fire happened just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, when a building on Nitra Road in the Yeshiva farm complex in the Town of New Castle went up in flames, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, which helped respond to the incident. The response was complicated by the lack of fire hydrants on the property, firefighters said, forcing the use of tankers from Bedford Hills, Katonah, Millwood, and Yorktown in addition to Croton. Firefighters respond…
Police & Fire
Car Goes Up In Flames On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (
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An overnight vehicle fire sent a plume of smoke into the air on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester. The blaze happened on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh on Saturday, Dec. 28 just before 10:30 p.m., according to the Hartsdale Fire Department. In photos released by firefighters, the vehicle was seen destroyed by the flames. Details regarding injuries and the cause of the fire were not immediately available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak
Dayle Haddon, a celebrated Canadian actress, model, and humanitarian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Solebury Township residence, authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning, Dec. 28, at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road. Emergency responders were called to the property around 6:31 a.m. after Bucks County 911 received a report of an unconscious man on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite, police said. The 76-year-old man was removed from the building by the New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad and transported to…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Rush To 3 Calls On Christmas Night In Westchester
Firefighters in Northern Westchester were busy on Christmas night, responding to three incidents in just two hours, including a house fire. The incidents all happened in Croton-on-Hudson on Wednesday night, Dec. 25, the village's fire department announced on Thursday, Dec. 26. The first call came shortly after 6 p.m. when crews responded to a residential fire alarm activation on Franklin Avenue. A short time later, crews were dispatched to Continental Village to help with a house fire. The tanker remained on the scene for over an hour, firefighters said. While this crew …
Police & Fire
BBQ Grill Fire Breaks Out At Westchester Home
A BBQ grill fire involving a propane tank erupted at a Northern Westchester home, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The fire happened at a home on Elmore Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. According to firefighters, a high-pressure propane cylinder inside an outdoor grill had caught fire near the residence. Within two minutes, a Deputy Chief arrived on the scene to assess the situation, the department said. Firefighters then used two hose lines to cool the house and nearby fencing…
Police & Fire
Thanksgiving Day Crash Sends Driver To Hospital After Vehicle Plunges Off Westchester Roadway
A Thanksgiving Day crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County left a driver hospitalized after their vehicle veered off the roadway into a wooded area, according to authorities. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, prompting a large emergency response from fire departments in Purchase and Port Chester, as well as EMS teams from Port Chester and Rye Brook. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle deep in the woods, requiring stabilization and extrication efforts to free the trapped driver, according to the Purchase Fire Department. To assist w…
Police & Fire
Car Rolls Over On Busy Westchester Road
A vehicle was severely damaged after rolling over in a two-car crash in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, when two cars collided on Route 129 near Croton Gorge Park in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. The drivers involved declined medical treatment, fire officials said. Both vehicles suffered "significant damage," the department said.
Police & Fire
Students Evaluated, Treated After Chemical Exposure At Middle School In Westchester
Multiple students were treated following a chemical exposure at a Northern Westchester middle school, fire officials said. The incident happened on Friday afternoon, Nov. 15, when the incident was reported at Fox Lane Middle School in Bedford, according to the Bedford Fire Department. Arriving fire crews began isolating and ventilating the affected room while the Westchester County Hazmat team sent a representative to the scene. After an investigation, first responders determined the product and exposures were "not significant" or critically harmful. Fox Lane staff then handled …
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Wildfire Prompts Voluntary Evacuations, Shelters Open For Residents, Pets
A wildfire spreading in the region has prompted voluntary evacuations as state and local agencies in New York work to control the blaze in the Hudson Valley. The fire, originating in Orange County near Jennings Creek and Sterling Forest, has crossed established containment lines, New York State Police said Saturday evening, Nov. 16. Approximately 40 residences, from 32 to 120 Edgemere Ave., are under a voluntary evacuation order issued by the Town of Warwick Police Department. Residents in need of shelter can go to Greenwood Lake Middle School, which has opened its doors to evacuees a…
Police & Fire
Car Catches On Fire On Parkway In Westchester
An early morning vehicle blaze sent up plenty of smoke on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester. The fire began on Tuesday, Nov. 12 around 6 a.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Briarcliff Manor, where a vehicle went up in flames, according to the Hawthorne Fire Department, which helped fight the blaze. Arriving firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire in the parkway's right shoulder. No injuries were reported.
Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To Home, Another Vehicle In Westchester
A fire inside a Northern Westchester garage soon became more complicated after spreading to the residence, nearby brush, and a vehicle containing materials that caused explosive flames. The blaze began at around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 inside a garage at a home on Giglio Court in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving fire crews found two burning vehicles inside the garage, and discovered that the flames were extending to the home and surrounding brush. Firefighters then spread several hose lines to put the fire out while also searching the home …
Police & Fire
Workers Injured After Torch Sparks Flash Fire At Metro-North Yard In Westchester
Two workers were injured when the torch they lit malfunctioned and caused a flash fire at a Northern Westchester railroad yard. The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 7 just before 9:45 a.m. at Metro-North's Croton-Harmon Railroad Yard in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. The blaze happened when two workers lit a malfunctioning torch that caused a "brief but concussive flash fire," the department said. The workers were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
News
Support Pours In For Restaurant Owners, Tenants After Fire Damages Westchester Eatery
Following a devastating blaze that severely damaged a beloved Westchester restaurant and left several tenants without homes, community members are pitching in to help those impacted rebuild. The fire began at around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Tarrytown's Tarry Tavern at 27 Main St. and went on to significantly damage the building, Tarrytown village officials said. Earlier Report - Fire Damages Tarrytown's Tarry Tavern Although there were no injuries and the blaze was prevented from spreading to surrounding buildings, the incident left restaurant employees without jobs and …
Police & Fire
Car Engulfed In Flames On Taconic Parkway In Westchester
A vehicle fire prompted an early morning response on the Taconic State Parkway. The blaze happened on Saturday, Oct. 19 around 8:30 a.m. in Northern Westchester, when an SUV caught on fire on the southbound side in Hawthorne. Arriving fire crews soon found the vehicle consumed by flames and quickly hosed it down, putting the blaze out completely. The response took around an hour and sent plumes of smoke up into the air on the parkway, as seen in images of the fire released on the Hawthorne Fire Department's social media page. No injuries were reported.
Obituaries
Beloved Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service In Hudson Valley
A Hudson Valley fire department is mourning the loss of one of its active members who served his community for more than a quarter of a century. The death of Robert "Link" Linkenhoker was announced by Putnam County's Brewster Fire Department on Wednesday, Oct. 16. His age and cause of death were not made public. According to the department, Linkenhoker joined the department in 1998 and continued serving up to his death. Other members of the department gathered at Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster on Wednesday afternoon as Linkenhoker arrived. More details ab…
Police & Fire
Car Bursts Into Flames, Shuts Down I-84 Stretch In Hudson Valley
A stretch of Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley was temporarily closed to traffic after a car went up in flames on the shoulder. The blaze happened in Putnam County on Saturday evening, Sept. 21, when a vehicle caught on fire on Interstate 84 West in Brewster, according to the village's fire department. The blaze caused a stretch of the interstate to shut down briefly as crews worked to put out the flames. The flames sent a large pillar of smoke up into the sky and completely consumed the car, as seen in photos of the fire released by the fire department. No injuries wer…
Police & Fire
Trapped Driver Rescued After Crashing Into Swamp In Hudson Valley
A driver was flown to a hospital after crashing into a swamp in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Sept. 18 around 8:15 p.m., when a vehicle left the roadway at the intersection of Route 6 and Route 312 in Brewster and crashed down a 20-foot embankment into a swamp, according to the Brewster Fire Department. Arriving first responders soon discovered that the driver was trapped inside their vehicle and began stabilizing the car to help them out. However, the swampy conditions made this process difficult. Thanks to the expertise of firefighters f…
Police & Fire
Self-Cleaning Oven Sparks Blaze At Apartment Complex In Westchester
A blaze at a Northern Westchester apartment complex sparked by a self-cleaning oven was quickly stopped in its tracks thanks to quick action from firefighters. The fire happened on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at around 1:20 p.m., when smoke was seen coming from the Bari Manor Apartments on Old Post Road South in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving fire crews quickly made their way to a second-floor apartment and found that a grease fire had begun inside an oven. Firefighters then stretched a hose to the apartment and extinguished the blaze. Crews …
Police & Fire
Driver Injured In 2-Car Crash In Front Of Historic Manor In Westchester
A two-car crash in front of a historic Northern Westchester manor-turned-museum caused injuries, firefighters said. The incident happened in Croton-on-Hudson on Saturday, Sept. 7 at around 7:20 p.m., when two vehicles collided in front of Van Cortlandt Manor on South Riverside Avenue, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Arriving fire crews dealt with a fluid spill from one of the cars while EMS treated a driver injured in the crash. Both vehicles were later towed away, the department said. The cause of the crash was not released.
Police & Fire
Residents Evacuated After Car Slams Into Apartment Building In New Rochelle
An apartment in Westchester was evacuated after a driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into one of its walls, police said. The crash happened at around noon on Tuesday, Aug. 27, when an 89-year-old driver lost control of his car in the parking lot of a New Rochelle apartment building at 643 Pelham Rd. and collided with a wall, according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. After the collision, the apartment's residents were evacuated as a precaution, and fire and building department officials responded to the scene, Coyne said. The driver did not repo…
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Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Building At Marina In Westchester
A building at a Northern Westchester marina had to be stabilized after a vehicle crashed into it. The crash happened on Sunday, Aug. 25 around 10:30 a.m., when a vehicle struck the Hudson House building at the Half Moon Bay Marina in the village of Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. The driver had experienced a medical emergency just before the crash and was able to get out of his vehicle on his own, firefighters said. Soon after the collision, fire crews rushed to the marina and stabilized the car while also shutting down the building's electri…
Police & Fire
SUV Goes Up In Flames On Road In Westchester
A vehicle blaze that went up on a residential street in Northern Westchester was stopped from damaging nearby homes thanks to quick efforts from firefighters. The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 19 just before 9:30 a.m., when an SUV went up in flames on lower Brook Street in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. Arriving crews stretched a hose line to both extinguish the vehicle fire and cool down the neighboring house. After the SUV blaze was put out, firefighters inspected the house and found just radiant heat damage to the vinyl siding. The en…
Business
CVS In Westchester Ordered Temporarily Closed For Fire Code Violation
A CVS Pharmacy in Westchester is temporarily shut down for maintenance following fire code violations. The CVS location at 350 South Broadway (Route 9) in Tarrytown was closed on Friday, Aug. 9, according to a notice posted on the pharmacy's door by village officials. The notice indicates that the building is not to be occupied due to fire code violations related to the accumulation of combustible waste. A notice posted by the store also reads that the location is "closed for maintenance." The closure follows an incident on Friday morning that prompted a fire depar…
Police & Fire
Residents Evaluated After Bathroom Blaze Fills Hudson Valley Home With Smoke
Residents were evaluated for smoke exposure following a bathroom fire in their Hudson Valley home. The blaze happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, July 31 just before 6 a.m., when an oil burner malfunction was reported at a Mahopac home on Mountain View Drive. According to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, arriving crews found smoke filling the residence and soon determined an oil burner did not cause the blaze but began in a bathroom wastebasket. The blaze had already gone out by the time crews arrived and damaged the bathroom tile wall, the department added. The…
Police & Fire
Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester
A construction worker was rescued from the sixth floor of a vacant building under demolition in Westchester after suffering an injury and becoming stuck. The rescue happened on Wednesday, June 19 around 11:15 a.m., when a construction worker suffered a leg injury on the sixth floor of the old United Hospital property at 999 High St. in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department. Crews soon arrived at the vacant 12-story building and were able to place the worker in a stokes basket and lower them safely to the ground. The worker was then taken to a nearby hospital w…
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