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Police & Fire
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Westchester
A devastating house fire in Westchester required a massive emergency response as high winds fueled the flames and ignited a brush fire, officials said. The blaze began on Saturday, March 8, at around 8:10 a.m. at 2 Carroll Lane in Mamaroneck, where arriving fire crews encountered a fast-moving inferno that had fully engulfed the home, according to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. Strong winds worsened the situation, carrying embers onto nearby properties and placing adjacent homes at risk. View this post on Instagram A post share…
Police & Fire
Vehicle Catches On Fire In Multi-Car Crash On Taconic State Parkway In Putnam Valley
Firefighters responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County that left one car engulfed in flames, fire officials said. The Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene around 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 9. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a vehicle fire on the parkway in Putnam Valley and immediately stretched a hose line to quickly extinguish the flames. No further details were immediately available regarding injuries or the cause of the crash. Firefighters cleared the scene after ensuring the area was safe.
Police & Fire
Woman Rescued After Car Plunges Down Embankment In Westchester
Firefighters had to use a rope system to save a woman from her car after it crashed down a steep embankment in Westchester. The one-car crash happened on Saturday, March 8, at around 8 p.m., when a vehicle plunged down an embankment off of Route 35 near Mount Holly Road in Katonah, according to the Katonah Fire Department. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle off the roadway and had to deploy a low-angle rope system to reach the driver safely, the department said. Rescue crews worked to free the trapped driver, who was found conscious, and then carefully brought her up the hill t…
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Injured Worker Rescued From 11th-Floor Scaffolding In Westchester (
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New Rochelle firefighters carried out a high-stakes rescue after a worker fell on scaffolding outside the 11th floor of a building, leaving him injured and unable to move, officials said. The incident unfolded on Thursday, March 6, when emergency crews were dispatched to the scene and found the worker stranded on the scaffolding with a back injury. Firefighters from Rescue 4, Tower Ladder 11, and Ladder 12 quickly sprang into action, climbing through a window to reach him. Photos from the rescue were captured by local fire buff Domenic Giuseppe Ramacciato, which showed a dramati…
Police & Fire
Tow Truck Driver Collapses While Removing Crashed Car From Woods In Chappaqua
A tow truck driver collapsed and had to be revived by first responders while working to remove a crashed vehicle from the woods in Westchester, firefighters said. The incident began around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, when the Chappaqua Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on Quaker Road, where a car had veered off the road and landed on its side. Firefighters removed the windshield to help the driver safely get out of the vehicle. Medics checked his vitals, but he declined a trip to a hospital. While firefighters directed traffic and provided lighting f…
Obituaries
NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant
A firefighter and father of three who was killed battling a blaze in upstate New York is being remembered for his dedication to the community. Binghamton Fire Department member John “JR” Gaudet, 40, was gravely injured when a wall collapsed during a firefight on the city’s Main Street on Wednesday night, Feb. 12, the agency confirmed. The 11-year veteran of the department later died at Wilson Hospital. Two other firefighters were hospitalized and listed in stable condition. Gaudet’s untimely loss sparked a flood of tributes, including from his brothers and sisters in uniform. “JR embodied…
Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To House In Hudson Valley
A vehicle fire was soon extinguished by firefighters in Dutchess County, but not before it spread to a nearby residence. The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at around 1:30 p.m., when a car caught on fire at a Beacon home on Rector Street, according to the Beacon Fire Department. Arriving fire crews soon knocked out the flames and searched the home, finding no one inside. Crews then overhauled the home and confirmed the blaze had not stretched further into the residence. However, the first floor was damaged by the flames. No injuries were reported. Crew…
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4 Firefighters Injured In Westchester Blaze, Families Displaced (
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Four firefighters were injured while battling a blaze in Westchester that left multiple families without a home, officials said. The fire happened at 21 Van Cortlandt Park Ave. in Yonkers on Thursday, Jan. 16, and began on the third floor at around 1 p.m., according to the Yonkers Fire Department. Deputy Chief of Personnel Joseph Citrone said four firefighters suffered minor injuries and conditions during the incident, such as sprains and heat exhaustion, and were hospitalized. They have all since been released from the hospital. No civilians were injured, Citrone added. Four f…
Obituaries
Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: Served For Over 3 Decades
A fire department in Westchester has announced the death of Mike Cucchiara, who bravely served his community for more than 30 years. The death of Cucchiara, a retired career firefighter with the Rye Fire Department, was announced by his former department on Wednesday night, Jan. 15. Cucchiara retired in 2020 after 31 years with the department. "The department will remember his service to the city and wish his family and friends our sympathy during this time," the department wrote in a social media page. More information about Cucchiara's death was not made public. …
Police & Fire
Fire Goes Up In Bedroom At Northern Westchester Home
A bedroom fire at a Northern Westchester home prompted a swift response from firefighters. The incident occurred on Monday evening, Jan. 13, around 6:30 p.m. at a home on Barrett Road in Katonah, according to the hamlet's fire department. Arriving crews soon found a fire in the cockloft, a structural area above the ceiling, and transmitted a 10-75, calling for additional resources from surrounding departments in Northern Westchester. Crews led an aggressive attack, successfully containing the fire to the bedroom area. Firefighters then ensured the entire house was checked for po…
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Live Wires Spark Blaze On Westchester Street (
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Firefighters had to put out a fire started by live wires on a Westchester road. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Jan. 9 on a street in the village of Port Chester, according to the Putnam Engine & Hose Co. 2 of the Port Chester Fire Department. The blaze was shown in a video posted to Instagram by firefighters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Putnam Engine & Hose Co. 2 (@pcfd_eng63ine) In the video and images shared in the post, firefighters can be seen using a fire extinguisher to quell the flames.&…
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Stuck Dog Pulled From Icy Pond At Country Club In Westchester
A dog stuck in an icy pond at a golf course in Westchester was rescued by firefighters in a dramatic rescue effort. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 6, around 9:30 a.m., when the Rye Fire Department responded to a call from The Apawamis Club about a dog trapped in the frozen pond off the 12th tee, Rye city officials said. When rescue crews arrived, they used Locust Avenue to quickly access the pond. A firefighter soon donned a Mustang cold/ice-water rescue suit and then entered the freezing water to reach the dog. After breaking through the surrounding ice, the firef…
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