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Firefighter Saved From Burning Home In Westchester County Firefighter Saved From Burning Home In Westchester County
Firefighter Saved From Burning Home In Westchester County This story has been updated.  A firefighter was found and removed from a burning home after falling into a basement during a two-alarm house fire in Northern Westchester.  The blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, on Elmwood Road in the Vista section of Lewisboro, prompting a large mutual-aid response from fire departments in both New York and Connecticut, the Pound Ridge Fire Department said.  According to the department, firefighters had just finished their Monday night training drill when they were dispatched to the scene along with several neighboring …
Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Long-Abandoned Textile Building In NY (UPDATE) Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Long-Abandoned Textile Building In NY (UPDATE)
Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Long-Abandoned Textile Building In NY (Update) An arson investigation is now underway following a massive overnight fire that destroyed a long-abandoned commercial building in Rockland County this week, officials said.  The blaze broke out around 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at 29 Samsondale Ave. in West Haverstraw, the West Haverstraw Fire Department said in an update on Tuesday, May 5.  Firefighters arrived to find the building fully engulfed, with flames consuming the deteriorated structure that had been abandoned for more than two decades, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Because of the building’s unstable condit…
4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Multiple Buildings In Westchester (DEVELOPING) 4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Multiple Buildings In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Multiple Buildings In Westchester (Developing) Firefighters are battling a large, fast-moving blaze that is tearing through a Westchester County neighborhood, escalating to a fourth alarm and drawing mutual aid from surrounding communities, fire officials said. The Yonkers Fire Department said just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, it was called to a large fire in southwest Yonkers, in the School Street neighborhood.  Fire officials said the incident involved multiple structures and remained active and evolving as crews worked the scene.  The fire was reported in the area of 160 School St., and officials later confirmed the…
2-Alarm Blaze Leaves Hudson Valley Home Charred, Melts Bed 2-Alarm Blaze Leaves Hudson Valley Home Charred, Melts Bed
2-Alarm Blaze Leaves Hudson Valley Home Charred, Melts Bed An afternoon fire left significant damage inside an Orange County home after flames tore through a bedroom and other parts of the structure.  Firefighters were dispatched around midday on Sunday, Dec. 7, to 127 Academy Ave. in Middletown for a reported structure fire, according to the city's fire department. Upon arrival, crews confirmed heavy smoke and fire conditions and immediately transmitted a second alarm, the department said.  Mutual aid was called to assist, including the Slate Hill FASTeam on scene, while Pocatello Fire Department, Howells Fire Department, and Mechanicst…
Blaze Consumes Hudson Valley Home: Cause Under Investigation Blaze Consumes Hudson Valley Home: Cause Under Investigation
Blaze Consumes Hudson Valley Home: Cause Under Investigation A house fire in Dutchess County drew multiple fire departments from across two states after heavy flames were reported pouring from a two-story residence on Route 22.  The blaze happened on Monday, Nov. 24, when crews were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. to 1050 Old Route 22 in Millerton after reports of a possible structure fire, according to the Millerton Fire Company. Responding units from Amenia, Wassaic, Sharon, CT, and Lakeville, CT, along with the Town of Northeast Medic One, were soon called in under automatic mutual aid. When Millerton’s first-arriving units reached the scene, th…
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Hudson Valley 2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Hudson Valley
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Hudson Valley Firefighters stopped a barn fire from spreading after a tractor caught fire in Dutchess County.  The blaze happened on Monday, Sept. 22, when crews were first dispatched around 2:15 p.m. to Woods Road in Tivoli for a reported tractor fire. While on the way, the call was upgraded to a barn fire, according to the Tivoli Fire Department.  The first arriving engine confirmed a working barn fire, followed quickly by Tivoli’s second engine, which hit the closest hydrant to provide extra water. Firefighters then upgraded the response to a second alarm to bring in more manpower …
1 Hurt In House Fire In Hudson Valley 1 Hurt In House Fire In Hudson Valley
1 Hurt In House Fire In Hudson Valley A house fire in Orange County left one person injured and brought a large mutual aid response, firefighters said. The blaze broke out on Bull Road in the village of Washingtonville on Tuesday, Sept. 2, just after 11 a.m., according to the Washingtonville Fire Department.  Police officers arrived first and confirmed a fire at the residence. Crews reported flames on the first floor and in the attic, prompting a second alarm. Firefighters from Washingtonville, Salisbury Mills, and Vails Gate quickly knocked down the flames, bringing the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Crews remain…
Late Night Blaze Damages NY Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response Late Night Blaze Damages NY Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response
Late Night Blaze Damages NY Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response A late-night fire in Putnam County was quickly brought under control thanks to the swift actions of volunteer firefighters and mutual aid crews.  The blaze began at around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the Lake Peekskill section of Putnam Valley. When crews arrived, they confirmed a working fire and immediately began an aggressive attack to keep the flames from spreading, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department.  Thanks to their quick response, firefighters were able to contain and put out the mai…
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide 'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide Americans across the country are gearing up for a new wave of coordinated  demonstrations targeting President Donald Trump’s administration. The 50501 protest group has announced a new nationwide day of action, "Rage Against The Regime," set for Saturday, Aug. 2. While the number of registered protest sites is, as of Friday, Aug. 1, lower than previous demonstrations "No Kings" and "Good Trouble Lives On," organizers expect turnout to grow. The protests are part of a summer-long campaign of peaceful demonstrations opposing what organizers call escalating attacks by the Trump administr…
Firefighters Help Resident Escape House Blaze In Westchester Firefighters Help Resident Escape House Blaze In Westchester
Firefighters Help Resident Escape House Blaze In Westchester A resident was safely assisted out of a burning home Friday morning, May 2, thanks to the swift actions of firefighters who responded to a house fire in Westchester. The blaze began at around 10:30 a.m. on Friday when fire crews raced to 12 Bush Ave. in Port Chester for a reported basement fire, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Arriving crews found smoke coming from the side of the house, and a worker on the scene confirmed there was an active fire.   A 10-75 working fire signal was transmitted to bring more help to the scene. Firefighters quickly f…
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Westchester Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Westchester
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Westchester A quick-thinking homeowner tried to stop a basement fire with a portable extinguisher Wednesday night, April 23—but the flames proved too much, prompting a full-scale response from firefighters, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at a two-story residence on Putnam Avenue, the Port Chester Fire Department said on Thursday, April 24. Crews arrived within one minute of dispatch to find smoke showing from the home and were met by the homeowner, who reported an active fire in the basement.  Before firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already attempted to f…
Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Hudson Valley Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Hudson Valley
Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Hudson Valley A fast-moving brush fire fueled by wind and dry conditions scorched nearly 20 acres of wooded land in Putnam County, firefighters said.  The fire broke out around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, April 18 near 926 Peekskill Hollow Rd. in Putnam Valley, the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department said on Monday, April 21. When firefighters arrived, they found a large brush fire burning under the power lines and spreading quickly through dry leaves and thick vegetation.   Steep, rocky terrain made access difficult, prompting a mutual aid response from several surrounding fire departments.…
Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Westchester Massive Fire Destroys Home, Sparks Brush Fire Amid High Winds In Westchester
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 Officers From Westchester Were At DC To Help With Safety Efforts At Trump Inauguration Police Officers From Westchester Were At DC To Help With Safety Efforts At Trump Inauguration
Police Officers From Westchester Were At DC To Help With Safety Efforts At Trump Inauguration A police department in Westchester lent several of its officers to help with safety efforts at President Donald Trump's inauguration.  Yonkers Police officers traveled to Washington, DC, to provide mutual aid and assist with safety efforts during the Trump inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, the department announced. "Honored to represent Yonkers in our nation's capital!" the department wrote in a social media post.  The officers were among a large contingent of law enforcement personnel from across the nation tasked with maintaining public safety and helping manage the influx of vi…
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Westchester Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Westchester
Fire Breaks Out At Award-Winning Restaurant In Westchester An early morning fire caused damage to a renowned restaurant in Westchester, firefighters said.  The blaze happened a little after 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant in Tarrytown at 630 Bedford Rd., when a commercial alarm was triggered at the property, according to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department.  Upon arrival, police and firefighters discovered a cooking appliance fire on the exterior of the building that had spread inside, affecting the first and second floors.  With assistance from numerous mutual aid departments, firefighter…
Hudson Valley Wildfires Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency Hudson Valley Wildfires Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency
Hudson Valley Wildfires Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency As the wildfires continue to burn across the state and in the Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined the extensive efforts to combat them, highlighting the crucial roles played by local and national agencies in tackling the blazes. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Hochul provided an update on the ongoing wildfire situation in the state, prompting a robust response from more than 400 fire departments and over 1,300 personnel.  These teams have worked tirelessly to contain fires in Orange and Ulster counties, closely coordinating with local fire departments and first responders. Hochul said th…
Major Brush Fire In Hudson Valley Spreads Smoke For Miles Major Brush Fire In Hudson Valley Spreads Smoke For Miles
Major Brush Fire In Hudson Valley Spreads Smoke For Miles A major brush fire over at least a dozen acres in the Hudson Valley produced smoke that spread across the New York border into Connecticut. The blaze broke out at around 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in Putnam County in the area of Route 301 and East Boyds Road in the town of Kent and was finally contained late in the day on Sunday, Oct. 27. While responding, crews observed a large fire on the mountain and immediately requested mutual aid from neighboring departments, according to the Kent Fire Department.  Responding crews located the large brushfire of approximately 5 to 6 acres…
Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Mother's Day Fire In Westchester Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Mother's Day Fire In Westchester
Firefighters Work Quickly To Knock Down Mother's Day Fire In Westchester All hands were on deck on Mother’s Day when a blaze broke out at an area home, prompting a heavy response by local fire departments. Crews from the Tarrytown Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Arriving in minutes, Chief Patrick Derivan said that there was a heavy smoke condition, with the flames breaching through the roof. In response, additional crews from Irvington, Ardsley, Sleepy Hollow, Dobbs Ferry and Elmsford offered mutual aid. Derivan said that the flames were knocked down within an hour using “multiple hose …
Mahopac Brush Fire Sandwiched On Tree Line Threatens Home Mahopac Brush Fire Sandwiched On Tree Line Threatens Home
Mahopac Brush Fire Sandwiched On Tree Line Threatens Home Mahopac firefighters spent several hours battling a fire located behind a home on Shinaya Court located near a heavily wooded tree line. The call for the fire came in around 3 p.m. Wednesday with the department responding within minutes, Chief Bill Nikisher was quick to call for reinforcements. Mahopac firefighters tried to sandwich the fire between the trucks but the tree line proved too dense and a mutual aid call was put out for Battalion 16 and Mahopac Falls to roll out with a brush truck and tanker. Firefighters had to work the fire from both Shinya Court and Eleanor Drive, officials s…