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Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Falling 7 Stories In Rockland County Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Falling 7 Stories In Rockland County
Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Falling 7 Stories In Rockland County An employee of a Hudson Valley power plant is in critical condition after falling seven stories into the hopper in ductwork.  The incident took place in Rockland County around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Bowline Power Plant in West Haverstraw. According to Chief Bob LaGrow of the West Haverstraw Fire Department, the worker fell into the shaft of the hopper of the ductwork and fell seven stories, landing on a base platform.  Firefighters searched for the employee, finding him on the second floor of the hopper, LaGrow said. Thinking they may need a technical rescue, a cal…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Family Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Area Family Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Area
Family Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Area A family was left displaced after an early morning fire caused significant damage to their New City home. The fire was reported shortly after 1 a.m., Monday, June 24, by a firefighter who was driving by and spotted the flames at 56 S. Little Tor Road, officials said. "First in crews were faced with heavy fire conditions on the exterior rear of the home," said the New City Fire Department. The fire then burned into the attic space area through the exterior vinyl siding were firefighters found a "well-involved" fire in addition to the fire in the back of the home, the department said. Firef…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Family Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Area Family Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Area
Family Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Area A family was left displaced after an early morning fire caused significant damage to their New City home. The fire was reported shortly after 1 a.m., Monday, June 24, by a firefighter who was driving by and spotted the flames at 56 S. Little Tor Road, officials said. "First in crews were faced with heavy fire conditions on the exterior rear of the home," said the New City Fire Department. The fire then burned into the attic space area through the exterior vinyl siding were firefighters found a "well-involved" fire in addition to the fire in the back of the home, the department said. Firef…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Raging Fire Destroys Cottage At Russian Orthodox Convent In Nanuet Raging Fire Destroys Cottage At Russian Orthodox Convent In Nanuet
Raging Fire Destroys Cottage At Russian Orthodox Convent In Nanuet A fire has destroyed a cottage located on the property of the Russian Orthodox convent in Nanuet, according to Clarkstown Police. The blaze broke out around 6:18 a.m. Wednesday at the Novo-Diveevo convent located at 100 Smith Road, Clarkstown police Det. Peter Walker said.  Officials were altered to the fire by a woman in the cottage who smelled smoke and called 911. No one was injured, Walker said.  Fire departments on scene included the lead Spring Valley, and Nanuet, Hillcrest, and West Haverstraw. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Dies After Being Pulled From Pomona Fire Man Dies After Being Pulled From Pomona Fire
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Pomona Fire A man died early Wednesday after a fire ripped through his Pomona home. The fire was reported around 3:03 a.m. at 286 Quaker Road, according to Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1. When firefighters arrived on scene flames were spreading outside the back of the one-story house to the roof.  They were also informed by neighbors there was a possibility of an occupant still in the home, the department said. Firefighters searched the home and found a 63-year-old man inside a bedroom.  The man, who was unconscious, was rescued from the home and administered CPR by firefighters until the ambulance crew…

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by Kathy Reakes
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House Fire Breaks Out In Stony Point House Fire Breaks Out In Stony Point
House Fire Breaks Out In Stony Point Stony Pont firefighters are on the scene of a house fire that is showing heavy flames on the first floor. The fire, which started at 4:29 p.m., Friday, is located at 2 Clancy Farms Court, Stony Point, according to fire officials. The West Haverstraw Fire Department was also on scene, as well as the Hillcrest Fire Department. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes