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Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Pure Gentleman' Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Pure Gentleman'
Historian, Over 50-Year Member Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Pure Gentleman' A fire department in Westchester is mourning the loss of an over five-decade member and historian who resided in Connecticut and spent a lifetime helping others.  Tom Zack, a longtime member of Port Chester's Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Company #1, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the age of 78, according to his obituary.  Zach, a Fairfield County resident who lived in the Greenwich neighborhood of Riverside, was born on July 4, 1946, in Port Chester, and dedicated his life to community service.  He joined the Port Chester Fire Department in 1969, serving as a …

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Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Westchester Commercial Building Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Westchester Commercial Building
Massive Blaze Engulfs Vacant Westchester Commercial Building Firefighters battled an early morning fire at a vacant commercial building in Westchester.  The blaze broke out around 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 46 Broad St. in Port Chester, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  When first responders arrived, heavy flames were seen from the rear of the two-story vacant commercial building, and there were initial reports of possible people trapped inside. Firefighters forced their way into the building and conducted searches under heavy fire, high heat, and low visibility conditions, fire officials said.  Luckily, all s…

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Crash Shuts Down Roadway Near High School In Westchester: Developing Crash Shuts Down Roadway Near High School In Westchester: Developing
Crash Shuts Down Roadway Near High School In Westchester: Developing A busy road near a Westchester County high school is closed following a multi-car crash, authorities announced.  King Street in Rye Brook is currently closed in both directions between Hillandale Road and Glenville Street, the Rye Brook Police Department announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23 around 11 a.m.  The crash happened near Blind Brook High School and will likely cause the road to be closed for "an extended period of time," according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Details about the crash have not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for…

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Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless' Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless'
Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless' A longtime Westchester County firefighter from Connecticut who dedicated himself to serving others for seven decades is being remembered for his selflessness and bravery.  Fairfield County resident Richard Nickerson of Greenwich died on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the age of 92 with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  A member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Putnam Engine & Hose Co. #2 for 70 years, Nickerson was known for his dedication to helping people.  Born in 1932, Nickerson went on to become the owner and operator of Nickerson P.C.…

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by Ben Crnic
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Firefighters Burn Off Leaking Propane Tank In Westchester Firefighters Burn Off Leaking Propane Tank In Westchester
Firefighters Burn Off Leaking Propane Tank In Westchester Part of a residential road in Westchester was closed as fire crews burned off a leaking propane tank at a home.  The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 9 at a residence in Rye Brook on Hillandale Road near King Street, according to the Rye Brook Police Department.  After the leaking propane tank was discovered, crews from the Port Chester and Rye Brook Fire Departments emptied it by burning it off, creating a pillar of flames coming from the residence's yard.  During the controlled burn, the road in the area was closed to traffic. It was eventually reopened by 4:45 p.m.&…

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Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon' Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon'
Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon' A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills.  Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, died on Wednesday, June 26 at the age of 92, according to his obituary.  Born and raised in Port Chester, Nethercott graduated from Port Chester High School before going on to serve in the US Navy between 1951 and 1955. Nethercott also served in the Marines, his obituary said.  Once …

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Injured Worker Rescued From Scaffolding At Westchester Construction Site Injured Worker Rescued From Scaffolding At Westchester Construction Site
Injured Worker Rescued From Scaffolding At Westchester Construction Site Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, an injured worker was rescued from a second-story scaffolding at a Westchester construction site.  The events leading to the rescue began on Friday, May 31 around 4 p.m., when a worker suffered an injury and became trapped on scaffolding at 12 Broad St. in Port Chester near The Capitol Theater, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Arriving crews found the injured worker on the second story and quickly worked to place them on a stokes basket before safely lowering them to the ground.  The worker was successfully brought to ground le…

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by Ben Crnic
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Support Rushes In For Family Whose Cars Burned In Fire At Westchester Shopping Center Support Rushes In For Family Whose Cars Burned In Fire At Westchester Shopping Center
Support Rushes In For Family Whose Cars Burned In Fire At Westchester Shopping Center Community members are coming together to help a family who lost three cars in a devastating fire at a shopping center parking garage in Westchester.  The blaze happened on Monday, April 15 around 4:30 a.m., when three vehicles caught on fire on the second floor of the parking structure at the Waterfront Place shopping center in Port Chester.  Earlier Report - Car Fires Ignite At Waterfront Place In Port Chester After a lengthy battle, crews from the Port Chester Fire Department were eventually able to extinguish the blaze by 8:15 a.m. However, the incident left the thre…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Reaches Car In Costco Parking Lot In Westchester Brush Fire Reaches Car In Costco Parking Lot In Westchester
Brush Fire Reaches Car In Costco Parking Lot In Westchester Firefighters responded to a Costco parking lot in Westchester after a brush fire ignited next to a vehicle.  The incident happened on Tuesday, April 16 around 3:30 p.m., when a brush fire went up in the Costco Wholesale parking lot in Port Chester at 1 Westchester Ave., according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  The blaze extended to a vehicle in the parking lot before being put out, the fire department said.  The department did not detail the cause of the fire. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Car Fires Ignite In Parking Garage At Shopping Center In Westchester Car Fires Ignite In Parking Garage At Shopping Center In Westchester
Car Fires Ignite In Parking Garage At Shopping Center In Westchester Crews raced to the parking garage at a busy Westchester shopping center after several cars went up in flames inside the building, officials said. New, updated report - Funds Pour In For Port Chester Vehicle Fire Victims The incident happened on Monday morning, April 15, when multiple cars caught on fire inside the parking structure at the Waterfront Place shopping center in Port Chester, according to village officials.  The Port Chester Fire Department successfully extinguished all of the blazes. However, an investigation is now being conducted at the parking garage and surroundi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Fire Prompts Evacuation At School In Westchester Fire Prompts Evacuation At School In Westchester
Fire Prompts Evacuation At School In Westchester An elementary school in Westchester was evacuated after a blaze broke out in the building's kitchen. The fire began in the kitchen of the Corpus Christi School in Port Chester at 136 South Regent St. around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Students were evacuated before firefighters arrived at the scene. Once crews got to the school, they quickly knocked the blaze out in just under an hour, the department said. No injuries were reported in connection to the fire. The cause of the blaze was not released. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Building Goes Up In Flames At Baseball Field In Westchester, Prompts Hazmat Response Building Goes Up In Flames At Baseball Field In Westchester, Prompts Hazmat Response
Building Goes Up In Flames At Baseball Field In Westchester, Prompts Hazmat Response Firefighters raced to a baseball field in Westchester after an intense blaze ignited at a park building.  The blaze began on Saturday, March 30 around 8:15 p.m., when the park house by the Gould Park baseball field in Dobbs Ferry went up in flames, according to the village's fire department.  Arriving crews soon found smoke pouring from the lower extension of the building and began fighting to put it out. Additionally, members of the Westchester County Hazmat team were called to the scene when it was determined that the fire was dangerously close to the building's chlorine room.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Youngster Rescued From Underneath Vehicle After Crash Next To High School In Westchester Youngster Rescued From Underneath Vehicle After Crash Next To High School In Westchester
Youngster Rescued From Underneath Vehicle After Crash Next To High School In Westchester A young victim had to be rescued from underneath a vehicle after they became trapped as the result of a two-car crash next to a high school in Westchester. The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 22 just after 12:15 p.m., when a two-car crash occurred at Port Chester High School at the corner of Neuton Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Arriving first responders soon found that the crash had happened next to the school auditorium entrance and that two people were still in one of the vehicles. Additionally, two juveniles were trapped underneath it.&n…

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Police & Fire
Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Westchester Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Westchester
Blaze Damages 12-Story Vacant Building On Old Hospital Property In Westchester Several fire departments had to race to an old hospital property in Westchester after a debris pile near a 12-story vacant building went up in flames.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 7 around 3:30 p.m., when firefighters responded to the old United Hospital property in Port Chester in the area of Boston Post Road and High Street, where a debris pile behind a 12-story vacant residential building had ignited.  According to the Port Chester Fire Department, arriving crews stretched lines to the pile and were able to extinguish the bulk of the flames. In the meantime…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Blaze Breaks Out At 4-Story Apartment Building In Westchester Blaze Breaks Out At 4-Story Apartment Building In Westchester
Blaze Breaks Out At 4-Story Apartment Building In Westchester A fire that sparked in the laundry room at a Westchester apartment building prompted a fast response from several departments in the area.  The incident happened on Friday, Oct. 13 around 3 p.m., when crews were sent to an apartment building in Port Chester at 140 Grace Church St. for a reported fire.  According to the Port Chester Fire Department, arriving crews found smoke pouring out of the four-story building, which had been occupied by residents at the time.  Firefighters then found that the blaze had originated in the laundry room on the ground floor and quickly e…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Vehicle Fire Rages In Westchester: Photos Vehicle Fire Rages In Westchester: Photos
Vehicle Fire Rages In Westchester: Photos A raging vehicle fire in Westchester near the Fairfield County line kept crews busy for an extended amount of time.  The blaze happened on Thursday morning, Aug. 17 in the village of Port Chester near the border with Greenwich, the village's fire department said.  Because the car's fuel tank had become compromised, the effort to extinguish the flames became an "extended operation," according to the department.  The Greenwich, Rye Brook, and Purchase Fire Departments also helped put out the blaze.  The exact location and cause of the fire has not yet been made available…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies
Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies A village in Westchester is mourning the loss of a longtime business owner who rose to important positions in the community's fire department.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Robert "Tee" Thalheimer died on Friday, Aug. 11 at the age of 76, according to his obituary.  Thalheimer, the former Chief of the Port Chester Fire Department, was born in the village in 1946 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1964.  After his graduation, Thalheimer began a career in carpentry working for Byram Builders before becoming a diesel mechanic for Consolidated Diesel…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Westchester Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Westchester
Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-287 In Westchester A tractor-trailer fire on a highway in Westchester caused a plume of smoke to soar into the air as the vehicle was fully engulfed.  The incident happened on Monday, July 24 around 5:30 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 287 in Port Chester near Exit 11, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  When crews arrived at the blaze, they found the vehicle's occupants outside and knew the response would be prolonged because of the intensity of the flames, the department said.  With the help of the Rye, Rye Brook, and Purchase Fire Departments, the fire was eventually put out after several hours.…

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Police & Fire
Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Westchester: Police Investigating Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Westchester: Police Investigating
Suspicious Car Fires Erupt In Westchester: Police Investigating Authorities in Westchester are investigating several car fires that have since been deemed suspicious.  The fires happened in Port Chester on Saturday, July 8 around 3:45 a.m., when firefighters responded to the corner of Washington Street and Westchester Avenue to fight the first of the blazes.  According to the Port Chester Fire Department, a few minutes after arriving at this location to battle the flames, another car fire began on New Broad Street.  A total of four vehicles were involved in the fires, which are now under investigation by the Port Chester Police Departmen…

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Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Residence, Causes Structural Damage In Westchester Car Crashes Into Residence, Causes Structural Damage In Westchester
Car Crashes Into Residence, Causes Structural Damage In Westchester A residence in Westchester suffered structural damage after a car jumped a curb and crashed into it, fire officials said.  The incident happened on Friday, June 23 around 1 p.m., when firefighters from both the Port Chester and Rye Brook fire departments were sent to 43 Avon Circle in Rye Brook on a report of a car crashing into a building.  Once crews arrived at the scene, they determined that a vehicle had jumped the curb and crashed into the two-story residence, which had been occupied at the time.  Soon, firefighters found structural damage in the building's basement and…

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Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Westchester Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Westchester
Memorial Day Blaze Injures 2 Firefighters, Compromises Roof Of Home In Westchester A raging two-alarm Memorial Day blaze that tore through a Westchester residence left two firefighters injured and the building's roof severely damaged.  The incident began on Monday, May 29 just before 1:45 p.m., when firefighters were dispatched to a home in Port Chester on West William Street that had caught on fire, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Once they arrived at the scene, firefighters found heavy flames coming from the rear of the residence and entered through the front door to search for any occupants. Luckily, the search proved to be negative and no one…

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Police & Fire
Dog Dies, Homeowner Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire Dog Dies, Homeowner Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire
Dog Dies, Homeowner Hospitalized In Westchester House Fire A good samaritan was able to rescue a homeowner from a raging house fire in Westchester that left a dog dead, fire officials said.  The incident happened on Thursday, April 20 around 1:45 p.m., when firefighters were sent to a two-and-a-half-story home in Port Chester on Madison Avenue that had been engulfed in a fire, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Before firefighters arrived at the scene, a good samaritan had already rescued the resident from the flames. However, after stretching two hand lines and searching the home for other residents, a dog was pulled from th…

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New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Westchester On Busy Roadway, Affects Train Service New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Westchester On Busy Roadway, Affects Train Service
New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Westchester On Busy Roadway, Affects Train Service This story has been updated. As a three-alarm fire tears through a building on a busy street in Westchester, authorities are warning residents to avoid the area.  The fire started in the area of 16 South Main St. (Route 1) in Port Chester late Monday morning, April 17, the Port Chester Fire Department announced around 11 a.m.  As firefighters battle the blaze, they are warning people to stay away from the area.  The fire caused a 10:37 a.m. Metro-North train from Grand Central to Stamford to bypass Rye, Port Chester, and Greenwich. Affected customers can transfer for return service at th…

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Residents Evacuated After Rags Spontaneously Combust In Westchester Home Residents Evacuated After Rags Spontaneously Combust In Westchester Home
Residents Evacuated After Rags Spontaneously Combust In Westchester Home Residents of a home in Westchester had to be evacuated after a used rag pile spontaneously combusted in their residence, starting a fire.  The incident happened on Saturday, March 4, around 1:45 p.m., when a Port Chester police officer on patrol noticed smoke coming out of the second story of a house on Olivia Street. He then quickly sprang into action, evacuated the residents, and called the village's fire department.  Once arriving, firefighters made their way to the second floor of the home and found a pile of rags that had caught on fire. They quickly extinguished the blaze an…

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Mother, Son Lose Everything In Westchester House Fire: Here's How To Help Mother, Son Lose Everything In Westchester House Fire: Here's How To Help
Mother, Son Lose Everything In Westchester House Fire: Here's How To Help A mother and son lost who lost all of their belongings in a Westchester County house fire are now seeking help from the community in rebuilding their lives.  The blaze happened on Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, around 6:40 p.m., when firefighters responded to a two-and-a-half-story home in Port Chester on Soundview Street that had caught on fire, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Once arriving at the scene, firefighters saw heavy flames coming out of the home's second-story windows and called for help from surrounding fire departments, including those from Rye Brook, City of Rye, …

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Firefighters Use Saws To Free Person Trapped In Car After Crash In Westchester County Firefighters Use Saws To Free Person Trapped In Car After Crash In Westchester County
Firefighters Use Saws To Free Person Trapped In Car After Crash In Westchester County A "severely trapped" person had to be freed from a car after it crashed into a tree in Westchester County, according to a fire department.  On Friday night, Dec. 9, firefighters responded to a crash in Purchase on Westchester Avenue in the area of the Hutchinson River Parkway, where they found a single vehicle off the road that had slammed into a tree, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  Once there, members of both the Purchase and Port Chester fire departments had to use saws to cut a space large enough to free an occupant who had become trapped inside the vehicle, fire o…

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Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Westchester In Same Hour Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Westchester In Same Hour
Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Westchester In Same Hour One fire department in Westchester County faced a busy afternoon after responding to both a tractor-trailer rollover and a car fire on the same highway just minutes apart from each other.  On Monday, Dec. 12 at around 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to the ramp from Interstate 687 to Interstate 287 in Harrison after a tractor-trailer flipped over, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene, fire officials found that a modular home had come off of the trailer as a result of the accident. Luckily, though, there were no injuries, according to the f…

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Obituaries
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45
'Consummate Professional': Former Dispatcher For Westchester County Police Dies At Age 45 A former dispatcher for the Westchester County Police Department known for his professionalism and big heart has died unexpectedly.  Port Chester resident Bryan Santucci died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 45, according to his obituary.  Santucci was born in 1976 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1995, later earning his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Pace University in Pleasantville, his obituary said.  An employee of Westchester County for more than 20 years, Santucci started his career as a park ranger and then became Emergency Co…

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Police & Fire
House Fire Breaks Out In Westchester County House Fire Breaks Out In Westchester County
House Fire Breaks Out In Westchester County Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a Westchester County home over the weekend. Firefighters responded to a house fire on North Main Street in Port Chester at about 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, the Port Chester Fire Department said. Authorities found heavy fire that had traveled up the entire back of the home and into the back of the first, second, and third floors, officials said. Port Chester firefighters and mutual aid companies stopped the blaze from extending further into the home and to the two structures on each side of the building, according to the announcement…

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Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Post Office In Westchester Car Crashes Into Post Office In Westchester
Car Crashes Into Post Office In Westchester Multiple fire departments responded to a Westchester County post office after a car crashed into the building. It happened on Saturday, April 2 in Purchase at the post office located at 3003 Purchase St., officials said. The Purchase Fire Department, Port Chester Fire Department, and Harrison EMS were dispatched to the scene. Officials said the car drove into the vestibule of the Purchase Post Office. No one was injured in the crash, the Purchase Fire Department reported.  Crews were at the scene for about an hour. No further details about the crash were provided. 

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Massive Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Restaurant, Spreads To Apartment Building In Westchester Massive Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Restaurant, Spreads To Apartment Building In Westchester
Massive Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Restaurant, Spreads To Apartment Building In Westchester A massive three-alarm fire has broken out at a building on Route 1 (North Main Street) in Port Chester. The blaze began around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at La Dolce Vita Bar and Restaurant before spreading to an apartment building next door. One firefighter was reportedly injured at the scene. In addition to the Port Chester Fire Department, multiple other neighboring departments responded. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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