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Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors
Fire Chief Removed From Duty Over Racist Posts About Protestors An area volunteer fire chief has been relieved of his duties after making racist comments on his Facebook page about protestors decrying police-related deaths. Washington Heights Fire Chief Chuck Healy was removed from duty on Tuesday, June 2, said officials with the volunteer fire department, which is based in the City of Middletown and covers the town of Wallkill.  Healy, a 34-year firefighter, allegedly made the comments numerous times. The department was barraged with complaints after word spread of the posts.  The department, which is overseen by a board of civil officers, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Area Mobil Station Destroyed By Fire Area Mobil Station Destroyed By Fire
Area Mobil Station Destroyed By Fire A Mobil station on Route 17M in Orange County was completely destroyed by a fast-moving fire. Washington Heights Assistant Fire Chief Todd Gray said the fire started around 2:43 a.m. Friday and destroyed everything but the shell of the building. "Everything is gone except for the outside of the building," said Gray.  The fire was discovered by a Town of Wallkill police officer responding to a burglar alarm, the department said.  Gray said when crews arrived smoke was "just pouring out of the building." One firefighter suffered a minor foot injury, but should be okay, …

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by Kathy Reakes