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Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire
Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire A woman and her Pomeranian were able to escape without injury a raging fire that heavily damaged her home and garage in Pearl River. The Orangetown Police responded to the house fire around 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, on W. Washington Avenue in Pearl River, said Orangetown Police Sgt. Kirk Vega. Neighbors observed a large amount of smoke and fire coming from a detached garage. The fire then spread to the actual residence engulfing the upper floors, Vega said.  Fire departments from Pearl River Excelsior, Pearl River Hook and Ladder, Nanuet, New City, West Nyack, and Montvale all res…
Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire
Woman, Dog Escape Raging Pearl River House Fire This story has been updated. A woman and her Pomeranian were able to escape without injury a raging fire that heavily damaged her home and garage in Pearl River. The Orangetown Police responded to the house fire around 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, on W. Washington Avenue in Pearl River, said Orangetown Police Sgt. Kirk Vega. Neighbors observed a large amount of smoke and fire coming from a detached garage. The fire then spread to the actual residence engulfing the upper floors, Vega said.  Fire departments from Pearl River Excelsior, Pearl River Hook and Ladder, Nanuet, New City, We…
Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt
Neighbors Help Rescue Residents After House Fire Breaks Out In Blauvelt A collaborative effort between emergency responders and local residents helped save seven people after a house fire broke out in Blauvelt. The Orangetown Police Department responded to a working house fire on Glynn Oval in Blauvelt just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16.  Numerous homeowners on Glynn Oval observed a large amount of smoke coming from a neighbor's attic vent, police said. The homeowners called the police and then were able to make contact with the individuals inside of the residence. The neighbors assisted in safely getting the seven occupants …