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Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex
Woman Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Northern Westchester Condo Complex A woman was killed in a two-alarm fire that tore through a condo complex in Northern Westchester, officials announced. First responders from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department responded to Heritages Hills on the West Hill shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, where there was a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officials said that fire crews were met by flames tearing through the structure and heavy smoke that was seen billowing from the building, which contained two separate residential units. The second alarm was transmitted when first responders learned from neighbors tha…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty 37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty
37-Year-Old Firefighter In Region Dies In Line Of Duty A 37-year-old firefighter in the region died in the line of duty. The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire and the Forestburgh Fire District said that Assistant Chief William J. Steinberg died on Saturday, Jan. 15 while operating at a mutual aid structure fire. Steinberg, who was known as "Billy," was battling a second-alarm fire in Monticello, according to authorities. Further information has not yet been released. "At this time the dates and times for the service are pending. We will provide this information when the arrangements are finalized," the Forestburgh Fire C…

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by Joe Lombardi