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Large Brush Fire Breaks Out At Harriman State Park In Rockland

For two days, numerous Hudson Valley fire departments battled a stubborn brush fire atop Nordkop Mountain.

A brush fire on Nordkop Mountain in Harriman State Park near Hillburn kept firefighters busy for two days. 

A brush fire on Nordkop Mountain in Harriman State Park near Hillburn kept firefighters busy for two days. 

 Photo Credit: Hillburn Fire Department
Smoke from the fire. 

Smoke from the fire. 

 Photo Credit: Hillburn Fire Department
Firefighters from the region cut fire lines to help stop the flames. 

Firefighters from the region cut fire lines to help stop the flames. 

 Photo Credit: Hillburn Fire Department
Kathy Reakes
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The fire occurred in Rockland County on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, in Harriman State Park in Hillburn.

The Hillburn Fire Department, with the assistance of several fire departments and New York State Park rangers, battled the blaze that consumed acres.

According to the Hillburn Fire Department, firefighters cut fire lines and worked to put out the blaze, which they described as "difficult and stubborn."

The department said the fire was contained on Sunday, and park rangers will monitor for any rekindling.

Departments on the scene included:

  • Hillcrest Fire Department
  • New City Fire Department
  • Sloatsburg Fire Department
  • Suffern Fire Department
  • Tuxedo Fire Department
  • Mahwah Fire Department, Bergen County, New Jersey
  • New York State Park Rangers.
  • Spring Hill Ambulance 

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