Photos: Fire Rips Through Two-Story Area Home

A fire ripped through a two-story home during the early morning hours that took several hours to extinguish.

A fire caused extensive damage to a Rockland County home.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police Department*

Firefighters work to douse the flames.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police Department*

Flames shoot through the roof of the home.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police Department*

The fire could be seen from the distance as first responders arrived.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police Department*

Firefighters from several departments battled the blaze.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Fire Department*

Kathy Reakes

06/19/2020 11:26 a.m.

The fire started around 5:40 a.m., Friday, June 19, at the Rockland County home on Jennifer Court in the Village of New Hempstead, said Ramapo Police.

When police officers and firefighters arrived on the scene, officers found the residents had safely evacuated from the household and no injuries were reported.

Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1, Columbian Engine Co. #1, New City Fire Engine Co. No. 1, and the Monsey Fire Departments responded to the scene to assist with fire operations.

Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps and Rockland Paramedics were also on the scene.

The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by the Ramapo Police Investigations Unit and Rockland County Sheriff's Office Fire Investigation Unit.

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