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Power Lines Spark Fire At Northern Westchester Intersection Power Lines Spark Fire At Northern Westchester Intersection
Power Lines Spark Fire At Northern Westchester Intersection An electrical issue with power lines caused a blaze at a Northern Westchester intersection.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 21 around 4:30 p.m., when grass was reported to be on fire below power lines at the intersection of Somerstown Road and Vails Lane in New Castle, according to the Millwood Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews soon determined the blaze had been sparked by an electrical issue and began keeping the flames controlled until Con Edison crews could take a look at the problem.  After Con Edison crews deemed it safe for firefighters to proceed with …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Smoke Sighting Prompts Emergency Response At Shopping Center In Somers Smoke Sighting Prompts Emergency Response At Shopping Center In Somers
Towne Centre At Somers: Smoke Sighting Prompts Response Fire crews responded to a busy shopping center in Northern Westchester after receiving reports of smoke pouring from the building's roof. The incident happened on Wednesday, March 27 just after 7 p.m., when crews from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Towne Centre At Somers shopping mall for reports of smoke coming from the roof.  Arriving crews soon found that they could not find any smoke or fire outside or within the building.  After searching for around 40 minutes, the department eventually deemed the reports of smoke to be "good intent." 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
House Fire Causes Heavy Damage In Area House Fire Causes Heavy Damage In Area
House Fire Causes Heavy Damage In Area Fire and EMS battled a large house fire overnight that heavily damaged the home in the area. Mahopac Falls Fire and EMS were dispatched around 3:25 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23 to a home at 72 Mexico Lane, in Mahopac, said Jack Casey, public information officer for Mahopac Falls VFD. First arriving units confirmed a working fire and requested all equipment from both stations respond to the incident. Chief Jeff Boyle assumed command as First Assistant Chief Bob Trace took charge of operations. As the fire grew, the department called for a ladder truck and the Putnam County Fire Investigation t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Report Of Smoke At House In Carmel Hamlet Draws Fast Response Report Of Smoke At House In Carmel Hamlet Draws Fast Response
Report Of Smoke At House In Carmel Hamlet Draws Fast Response Unexpected smoke in a Putnam County structure led to a rapid response from fire crews and area police. Shortly after noontime on Tuesday, May 19, crews from the Mahopac Fire Department were dispatched to a Wellington Drive home in Carmel Hamlet, where there was a report of smoke inside the residence. With members of the Carmel Police Department assisting at the scene, fire officials investigated the smoky situation, tracing its origin to a faulty ceiling fan. Mahopac Fire PIO Jack Casey said that firefighters checked all other possible sources before wrapping up the scene and were able to …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester
Photos: Crews Work Quickly To Knock Down House Fire In Westchester Multiple fire agencies worked quickly to knock down a potentially dangerous blaze that broke out in a Westchester home. First responders were dispatched to a Highland Avenue home in Eastchester that broke out in the afternoon on Monday, July 15. Crews from the Eastchester Police Department, Eastchester EMS, New Rochelle, Scarsdale and Greenville fire departments all responded to the scene and were able to knock down the flames and limit the damage done to the structure of the home. No injuries were reported, and the home is believed to be habitable after extensive remediations are complet…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At House In Northern Westchester Fire Breaks Out At House In Northern Westchester
Fire Breaks Out At House In Northern Westchester A home with an expansive view of the Hudson River was damaged by a fire that started in the chimney chase, according to the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Department. The fire started around 12:10 a.m. Thursday at the home on Forest Avenue in Cortlandt, the department said.  Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire visible from the wood chimney chase on the exterior of the home. With fire showing, a first alarm was issued.  Due to the home being setback from the roadway access to the fire hydrant, hose lines had to be stretched and firefighters had to utilize a 24-foot extension ladder whil…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Burnt Food At Popular Northern Westchester Deli/Market Brings Fire Department Burnt Food At Popular Northern Westchester Deli/Market Brings Fire Department
Burnt Food At Popular Northern Westchester Deli/Market Brings Fire Department Just before 4:30 a.m. Thursday a whole contingent of dedicated firefighters responded to a popular Westchester County deli and market for a fire call but found instead burnt food. South Salem and Vista fire department were dual dispatched to a reported structure fire at the 5th Division Deli in Cross River, the South Salem Fire Department said. Car 2451 arrived on scene first and found the first floor filled with smoke and put out the call for additional departments to respond, they added. Hoses were stretched and firefighters entered the building to find burnt food on the stove filling th…

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by Kathy Reakes