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Plow Truck Goes Up In Flames At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley Plow Truck Goes Up In Flames At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley
Plow Truck Goes Up In Flames At Shopping Center In Hudson Valley A plow truck was fully engulfed in flames at a shopping center in Northern Westchester, fire officials said.  The fire happened at the Heritage Hills Shopping Center in Somers on Saturday, Dec. 27, at about 4:21 a.m., according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Fire crews were dispatched to the scene after reports of a fully involved vehicle fire and arrived to find the plow truck up in flames, officials said.  The fire was brought under control without any reported injuries, the department said.  Somers firefighters remained on scene for about an hour and a ha…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Catches Fire On Xmas In Dutchess County Car Catches Fire On Xmas In Dutchess County
Car Catches Fire On Xmas In Dutchess County A vehicle caught fire on Route 343 in Dutchess County on Christmas morning, prompting a response from local firefighters. The Millbrook Fire Department was dispatched just after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25, to a report of a vehicle fire on Route 343 near Chestnut Ridge Road, the department said. When crews arrived, they found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames, according to the department.  Luckily, the driver had safely exited the vehicle before firefighters arrived and was not injured.  Firefighters extinguished the blaze and remained on scene until just after 9:15 a.m., whe…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
DWI Arrest: Car Burns, Suspect's Brother Involved In Bystander Scuffle In NY, Police Say DWI Arrest: Car Burns, Suspect's Brother Involved In Bystander Scuffle In NY, Police Say
DWI Arrest: Car Burns, Suspect's Brother Involved In Bystander Scuffle In NY, Police Say A drunk driver was arrested in Rockland County after his vehicle went up in flames, police said.  The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 21, around 7:30 p.m. in Ramapo, when officers responded to a vehicle fire on College Road near Highview Road. The car was fully engulfed when police arrived and was found to be unoccupied, according to Ramapo Police.  Police said the driver stayed at the scene and was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. His blood alcohol content was nearly two and a half times the legal limit, according to authorities. The suspect's name has not been release…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Catches Fire on Taconic Parkway Exit Ramp In NY Car Catches Fire on Taconic Parkway Exit Ramp In NY
Car Catches Fire on Taconic Parkway Exit Ramp In NY A vehicle burst into flames on a Taconic State Parkway exit ramp in Putnam County, prompting a swift emergency response. The fire broke out around 11:12 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, on the southbound Exit 31B ramp in the Town of Kent, according to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department.  Kent's Fire Chief was first at the scene and confirmed the vehicle was actively on fire. Another crew arrived shortly after, and firefighters quickly deployed a hose line to douse the flames. The fire was extinguished without any reported injuries to the vehicle’s occupants.  The East Fishkill Fire Depa…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Police Seek Suspects After Car Fire In NY (DEVELOPING) Police Seek Suspects After Car Fire In NY (DEVELOPING)
Police Seek Suspects After Car Fire In NY (Developing) Authorities are searching for two suspects after a vehicle was set on fire in a Rockland County neighborhood, according to reports.   The incident happened around 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, in the area of 569 Willow Grove Rd. in Stony Point, according to The Monsey Scoop.  Stony Point Police received multiple reports of a vehicle fire and responded along with the Stony Point Fire Department and New York State Police.  Police told the outlet they are now looking for a greenish-gray GMC Canyon pickup truck. The truck reportedly has a white cap with stickers on the rear and was occupie…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 62K+ Chevy Trucks, Sparking Massive Recall: Here's Why 'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 62K+ Chevy Trucks, Sparking Massive Recall: Here's Why
'Fire Risk Warning' Issued For 62K+ Chevy Trucks, Sparking Massive Recall: Here's Why General Motors is recalling more than 62,000 trucks after finding that brake fluid can leak and potentially spark a fire. GM issued the recall for about 62,468 Chevrolet Silverado trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The affected models include the 2019-2024 Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD.  One vehicle fire has been reported, but no injuries or crashes have been linked to the issue, according to the NHTSA. "An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked," the …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Vehicle Goes Up In Flames Near Town Hall In Dutchess County (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Goes Up In Flames Near Town Hall In Dutchess County (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Goes Up In Flames Near Town Hall In Dutchess County (Developing) A vehicle fire near a Dutchess County town hall has prompted officials to warn drivers to stay away from the area. The blaze happened on Wednesday morning, April 23, on Charles Colman Boulevard near the Pawling Town Hall, town officials announced around 8:10 a.m.  The Pawling Fire Department has since responded to the scene. Until the fire is under control, those in the area are asked to avoid Charles Colman Boulevard.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon
Car Fire Spreads To House In Beacon 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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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 At Dutchess, Putnam Line Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 At Dutchess, Putnam Line
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 At Dutchess, Putnam Line A van blaze slowed traffic on Interstate 84 at the border of Putnam and Dutchess counties, firefighters said. The fire happened on Friday, Jan. 24 just before 12:45 p.m., when a van caught on fire on Interstate 84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Crews were able to put out the blaze after around 30 minutes.  The incident caused traffic delays on the interstate during the response. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent A fire completely consumed a vehicle on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The blaze happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 2:15 p.m., when a vehicle caught on fire on I-84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Fire crews rushed to the scene and were able to put the flames out.  No injuries were reported and the incident was safely brought under control, firefighters said.  "Remember to keep an eye on your vehicle’s condition to help prevent incidents like this," the department said in a social media post on Thursday, Jan. 23. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Mail Thief Nabbed After Making High-Speed Escape In Hudson Valley Mail Thief Nabbed After Making High-Speed Escape In Hudson Valley
Mail Thief Nabbed After Making High-Speed Escape In Hudson Valley An 18-year-old man was nabbed by police for allegedly stealing mail that contained personal financial information out of residential mailboxes with two accomplices. Lt. Daniel Schoales of the Stony Point Police said Mahamadou Sissoko, of the Bronx, was charged on Thursday, Jan. 8, for the crimes committed on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Tompkins Cove. According to Schoales, Sissoko and the two accomplices were seen stealing mail. Police arrived as the trio attempted to flee in a vehicle driven by Sissoko. The vehicle was later found off the roadway, down an embankment, and fully engulfed in f…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Car Catches On Fire On Taconic Parkway Car Catches On Fire On Taconic Parkway
Car Catches On Fire On Taconic Parkway An early morning vehicle blaze sent up plenty of smoke on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  The fire began on Tuesday, Nov. 12 around 6 a.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Briarcliff Manor, where a vehicle went up in flames, according to the Hawthorne Fire Department, which helped fight the blaze.  Arriving firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire in the parkway's right shoulder.  No injuries were reported. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Engulfed In Flames On Taconic Parkway Car Engulfed In Flames On Taconic Parkway
Car Engulfed In Flames On Taconic Parkway A vehicle fire prompted an early morning response on the Taconic State Parkway. The blaze happened on Saturday, Oct. 19 around 8:30 a.m. in Northern Westchester, when an SUV caught on fire on the southbound side in Hawthorne. Arriving fire crews soon found the vehicle consumed by flames and quickly hosed it down, putting the blaze out completely.  The response took around an hour and sent plumes of smoke up into the air on the parkway, as seen in images of the fire released on the Hawthorne Fire Department's social media page.  No injuries were reported. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck
Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Capital Region Wreck Authorities have identified a woman who died in a single-vehicle crash and car fire in the region. The Saratoga County wreck happened at around 10:20 a.m. Friday, May 17, in Clifton Park. Sheriff’s officials said emergency crews were called about a single-vehicle crash and subsequent car fire that occurred on North Parkwood Drive near State Route 9. The female driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. No other cars were involved and nobody else was injured. On Monday, May 20, deputies publicly identified the victim as Deborah Bushey, age 60, of C…

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by Michael Mashburn