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Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Abandoned Textile Building In Haverstraw (UPDATE) Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Abandoned Textile Building In Haverstraw (UPDATE)
Arson Probe Launched After Inferno Engulfs Abandoned Textile Building In Haverstraw (Update) An arson investigation is now underway following a massive overnight fire that destroyed a long-abandoned commercial building in Rockland County this week, officials said.  The blaze broke out around 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at 29 Samsondale Ave. in West Haverstraw, the West Haverstraw Fire Department said in an update on Tuesday, May 5.  Firefighters arrived to find the building fully engulfed, with flames consuming the deteriorated structure that had been abandoned for more than two decades, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Because of the building’s unstable condit…
Massive Fire At Branchburg Housing Complex Massive Fire At Branchburg Housing Complex
Massive Fire At Branchburg Housing Complex A large fire consumed the Red Rock Preserve housing complex early Wednesday morning, March 18, authorities said. The multi-alarm fire began at 5:45 a.m., according to ABC 7, quickly burning through multiple townhouses on the complex at Old York Road. No injuries were reported, Branchburg Mayor James Schworn said. The fire was eventually brought under control, though first responders remain on scene, Schworn said. Officials are working with county partners to assist displaced residents. The cause of the fire is unknown, but remains under investigation, Schworn said. "We are extremely gr…
Firefighter Hospitalized After Early-Morning Blaze At Newburgh Home Firefighter Hospitalized After Early-Morning Blaze At Newburgh Home
Firefighter Hospitalized After Early-Morning Blaze At Newburgh Home A firefighter was taken to a hospital after crews battled an early-morning structure fire in Orange County.  The blaze broke out just before 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at a residence at 357 Ann St. in Newburgh, according to the City of Newburgh Fire Department.  When firefighters arrived, they found a fire burning along the side of the building that had already spread into the home's interior.    Crews deployed handlines to attack the flames and were able to contain it before fully extinguishing it, officials said.  During the response, one firefighter was …
Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Orange County Transfer Station In Goshen Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Orange County Transfer Station In Goshen
Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Orange County Transfer Station In Goshen A fire involving heavy machinery broke out at the Orange County Transfer Station, prompting a second-alarm response and injuring a firefighter.  Crews were dispatched around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, to the facility on Training Center Lane in Goshen, the Goshen Fire Department said.  When crews arrived, county fire coordinators reported an active fire inside the building involving heavy equipment. As the situation escalated, a second alarm was transmitted to bring in additional mutual aid and standby resources.  Firefighters used several hose lines and an elevated maste…
4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Multiple Buildings In Yonkers (DEVELOPING) 4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Multiple Buildings In Yonkers (DEVELOPING)
4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Multiple Buildings In Yonkers (Developing) Firefighters are battling a large, fast-moving blaze that is tearing through a Westchester County neighborhood, escalating to a fourth alarm and drawing mutual aid from surrounding communities, fire officials said. The Yonkers Fire Department said just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, it was called to a large fire in southwest Yonkers, in the School Street neighborhood.  Fire officials said the incident involved multiple structures and remained active and evolving as crews worked the scene.  The fire was reported in the area of 160 School St., and officials later confirmed the…
Harford County Water Rescue Shifts To Recovery Mode In Susquehanna River Search (DEVELOPING) Harford County Water Rescue Shifts To Recovery Mode In Susquehanna River Search (DEVELOPING)
Harford County Water Rescue Shifts To Recovery Mode In Susquehanna River Search (Developing) A major water rescue response unfolded along the Susquehanna River in Maryland as crews raced to save lives — and then shifted into recovery mode. Emergency responders were called to the river near the Hatem Bridge in Havre de Grace before noon on Friday, Dec. 12, after reports of people in the water, according to the Susquehanna Hose Company. Fire officials said one victim was located and transported to Christiana Trauma by Harford County Department of Emergency Services, while crews continued searching for a reported second victim. As of the latest update, divers had entered the water an…
2-Alarm Blaze Leaves Middletown Home Charred, Melts Bed 2-Alarm Blaze Leaves Middletown Home Charred, Melts Bed
2-Alarm Blaze Leaves Middletown Home Charred, Melts Bed An afternoon fire left significant damage inside an Orange County home after flames tore through a bedroom and other parts of the structure.  Firefighters were dispatched around midday on Sunday, Dec. 7, to 127 Academy Ave. in Middletown for a reported structure fire, according to the city's fire department. Upon arrival, crews confirmed heavy smoke and fire conditions and immediately transmitted a second alarm, the department said.  Mutual aid was called to assist, including the Slate Hill FASTeam on scene, while Pocatello Fire Department, Howells Fire Department, and Mechanicst…
Blaze Consumes Millerton Home: Cause Under Investigation Blaze Consumes Millerton Home: Cause Under Investigation
Blaze Consumes Millerton Home: Cause Under Investigation A house fire in Dutchess County drew multiple fire departments from across two states after heavy flames were reported pouring from a two-story residence on Route 22.  The blaze happened on Monday, Nov. 24, when crews were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. to 1050 Old Route 22 in Millerton after reports of a possible structure fire, according to the Millerton Fire Company. Responding units from Amenia, Wassaic, Sharon, CT, and Lakeville, CT, along with the Town of Northeast Medic One, were soon called in under automatic mutual aid. When Millerton’s first-arriving units reached the scene, th…
Store Goes Up In Flames In Middletown Store Goes Up In Flames In Middletown
Store Goes Up In Flames In Middletown A store in Orange County was the scene of an intense blaze that kept firefighters busy for hours. The fire began on Sunday night, Oct. 19 at around 11:10 p.m. at Budget Beverage in Middletown at 2 Dolson Ave., according to the Middletown Fire Department. Arriving fire crews soon sounded a second alarm and mutual aid was called to the scene, including the Slate Hill Fire Department. The department called the incident a “very progressive fire,” that was “long fought.” More information about the incident and the extent of damage was not immediately available. This is a developing story. …
3-Alarm Fire Tears Through Multiple Garfield Homes, Prosecutor Says 3-Alarm Fire Tears Through Multiple Garfield Homes, Prosecutor Says
3-Alarm Fire Tears Through Multiple Garfield Homes, Prosecutor Says A three-alarm fire tore through multiple homes in Garfield on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, authorities said. The blaze began around 12:16 p.m. at 568 Palisade Ave., according to Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Following initial response and fire suppression efforts by the Garfield Police and Fire Departments, with mutual aid from surrounding communities, officials determined that the fire had spread to several nearby structures. The Garfield Police and Fire Departments requested help from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad, w…
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli 2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli
2-Alarm Tractor Fire Spreads To Barn In Tivoli Firefighters stopped a barn fire from spreading after a tractor caught fire in Dutchess County.  The blaze happened on Monday, Sept. 22, when crews were first dispatched around 2:15 p.m. to Woods Road in Tivoli for a reported tractor fire. While on the way, the call was upgraded to a barn fire, according to the Tivoli Fire Department.  The first arriving engine confirmed a working barn fire, followed quickly by Tivoli’s second engine, which hit the closest hydrant to provide extra water. Firefighters then upgraded the response to a second alarm to bring in more manpower …
Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through East Meadow Home: Police Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through East Meadow Home: Police
Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through East Meadow Home: Police A firefighter was hospitalized after a late-night blaze tore through a two-story home on Long Island, officials announced. The East Meadow Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire on Maitland Street around 11:46 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, according to Nassau County police. Flames were already ripping through the private dwelling when firefighters arrived, with early reports suggesting occupants might be trapped inside, as K2M Fire Photography photos posted on Facebook show. Engine 612 was first due and stretched lines into operation as mutual aid was requested and a second …
1 Hurt In House Fire In Washingtonville 1 Hurt In House Fire In Washingtonville
1 Hurt In House Fire In Washingtonville A house fire in Orange County left one person injured and brought a large mutual aid response, firefighters said. The blaze broke out on Bull Road in the village of Washingtonville on Tuesday, Sept. 2, just after 11 a.m., according to the Washingtonville Fire Department.  Police officers arrived first and confirmed a fire at the residence. Crews reported flames on the first floor and in the attic, prompting a second alarm. Firefighters from Washingtonville, Salisbury Mills, and Vails Gate quickly knocked down the flames, bringing the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Crews remain…
Late Night Blaze Damages Putnam Valley Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response Late Night Blaze Damages Putnam Valley Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response
Late Night Blaze Damages Putnam Valley Home, Prompts Quick Firefighter Response A late-night fire in Putnam County was quickly brought under control thanks to the swift actions of volunteer firefighters and mutual aid crews.  The blaze began at around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, when firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire in the Lake Peekskill section of Putnam Valley. When crews arrived, they confirmed a working fire and immediately began an aggressive attack to keep the flames from spreading, according to the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department.  Thanks to their quick response, firefighters were able to contain and put out the mai…
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide 'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide
'Rage Against The Regime': Protests Against Trump Administration Being Held Nationwide Americans across the country are gearing up for a new wave of coordinated  demonstrations targeting President Donald Trump’s administration. The 50501 protest group has announced a new nationwide day of action, "Rage Against The Regime," set for Saturday, Aug. 2. While the number of registered protest sites is, as of Friday, Aug. 1, lower than previous demonstrations "No Kings" and "Good Trouble Lives On," organizers expect turnout to grow. The protests are part of a summer-long campaign of peaceful demonstrations opposing what organizers call escalating attacks by the Trump administr…
Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire
Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire A Dumont family is picking up the pieces after a fast-moving house fire destroyed their home Wednesday afternoon, July 30. The Dumont Fire Department was dispatched for a reported smoke condition on Lafayette Avenue, where smoke was visible from the roof, officials said. Firefighters encountered flames on the first floor that had already extended upstairs, firefighters said. A second alarm was struck to bring in additional resources, both due to the hot weather and the extensive overhaul required to knock the fire down. Mutual aid, police, and EMS crews responded. No injuries were repo…
2 Residents, Firefighter Injured In Late-Night Hackensack Blaze 2 Residents, Firefighter Injured In Late-Night Hackensack Blaze
2 Residents, Firefighter Injured In Late-Night Hackensack Blaze A late-night fire in Hackensack injured two residents and a firefighter Thursday, July 3, fire officials said. Crews from the Hackensack Fire Department’s 3rd Platoon responded around 10:30 p.m. to a working fire on Fairmount Avenue near the Maywood border, Deputy Chief M. Christensen said. Firefighters found a fully involved first-floor bedroom and quickly knocked down the flames before they could spread to the second floor, Christensen said. Two residents were hurt, including one who suffered serious injuries, officials said. A firefighter was also injured and taken to the hospital. …
Back-To-Back Blazes Go Up At Decades-Old Cleaner Business Site, Home In Middletown Back-To-Back Blazes Go Up At Decades-Old Cleaner Business Site, Home In Middletown
Back-To-Back Blazes Go Up At Decades-Old Cleaner Business Site, Home In Middletown Firefighters in Orange County battled two structure fires just hours apart, including a four-alarm blaze that stretched into the early morning.  The Middletown Fire Department responded to two major fires overnight on Sunday, June 22, working nearly six straight hours across the city, the department said on Monday, June 23.  The first call came in at 8:24 p.m. Sunday for a structure fire at 40 Dolson Ave., the site of the former Gilman Cleaner building. That blaze reached two alarms and was brought under control by 10:18 p.m.  Just after midnight, at 12:09 a.m., firefighters…
5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police 5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police
5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police An elderly woman and five firefighters were rescued from a raging house fire in Elmont that caused a structural collapse early Saturday, June 14, police announced. Blaze Breaks Out With Occupant Trapped The fire started around 2:04 a.m. at a home on Norfeld Boulevard. Upon arrival, Elmont Fire Department Chief 7012 found the home engulfed in flames and learned that a resident was trapped inside. About 2am 6/14/25 ELMONT WORKING FIRE 52 NORFELD BLVD 70YO FEMALE REMOVED AND TRANSPORTED TO NUMC UNRESPONSIVE 🎥:notmine. #workingfire #longisland #lifirebuff #fire #ELMONTNY #ELMONTFD Posted…
Fires Rip Through 2 Nyack Buildings, Displacing Families Fires Rip Through 2 Nyack Buildings, Displacing Families
Fires Rip Through 2 Nyack Buildings, Displacing Families Fire crews from across Rockland County responded to two separate structure fires in the same village on Tuesday, June 3, in what officials are calling one of the busiest fire days in recent memory.  The incidents, which occurred just 20 minutes apart in Nyack, left 13 families displaced and drew mutual aid from departments throughout the region.  The first fire broke out around 11:02 a.m. at 101 Gedney Street, prompting a second-alarm response. While firefighters were still operating at that scene, a second blaze was reported at Nyack Plaza Apartments just after 11:24 a.m., requir…
Fire Rips Through Lyndhurst Home, Sends One Firefighter To Hospital: Officials Fire Rips Through Lyndhurst Home, Sends One Firefighter To Hospital: Officials
Fire Rips Through Lyndhurst Home, Sends One Firefighter To Hospital: Officials A fire ripped through a Lyndhurst home on Saturday, May 31, forcing residents to flee and sending one firefighter to the hospital with a minor injury, authorities said. The fire broke out around 1:40 p.m. on the lower 100 block of Copeland Avenue, the Lyndhurst Police Department said. Flames shot through second floor windows of the home, where all occupants had already evacuated, fire officials said. Firefighters from North Arlington, Rutherford, East Rutherford, and Secaucus assisted in knocking down the body of the fire and with mutual aid. For Immediate Release: On Saturday, May 3…
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response 2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response A fire tore through a two-story home in South Hackensack Saturday afternoon, May 31, drawing a massive response from fire departments across Bergen County, officials said. Firefighters were called to 4th Avenue at 3:04 p.m. for a reported structure fire, the South Hackensack Fire Department said. "First arriving engine company was met with heavy smoke and fire from the rear side of the structure of a 2 story home and transmitted a 2nd alarm," the department said in a statement. At approximately 1504 hours, The South Hackensack Fire Department was requested to 4th Ave for a reported str…
Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall
Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison officials are demanding tighter security after a wild brawl involving hundreds of teens, and none from Edison, broke out at Menlo Park Mall on Saturday night, May 17. According to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, the chaos started just after 8 p.m. when police were called about 100 juveniles gathering at the mall. Within minutes, that crowd grew to more than 300, resulting in a large-scale disturbance and fight. “This behavior will not be tolerated in Edison Township,” said Joshi. “We will ensure that Edison remains a safe community for all residents and visitors alike.” Seven juveniles were…
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Bergen County Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants A house fire that broke out in Bergen County Friday, May 16 drew firefighters from all over the area as flames quickly tore through the home, officials said. The blaze started on Lake Road in Upper Saddle River and when crews got there, they were met with intense flames. Firefighters called in backup from nearby towns, including Ramsey, whose Tower Ladder 441 was parked out front to help knock down the fire from above. Yesterday units responded mutual aid into Upper Saddle River for the working fire in a large dwelling. Posted by Saddle River Fire Department on Saturday, May 17, 2…
Four Trucks Go Up In Flames At Route 17 Lodi Diesel Shop Four Trucks Go Up In Flames At Route 17 Lodi Diesel Shop
Four Trucks Go Up In Flames At Route 17 Lodi Diesel Shop A multi-vehicle fire behind a Bergen County diesel service shop sent thick smoke into the sky and drew a multi-town fire response Friday afternoon, May 9, officials said. The Lodi Fire Department was dispatched at 2:04 p.m. to 180 Route 17 South — the site of Atlantic Detroit Diesel — for a reported truck fire, according to fire officials. Crews arrived to find four trucks on fire in the rear parking lot, authorities said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @wixphotography8 Atlantic Detroit Diesel, according to its website, special…
8 Displaced, One Firefighter Injured In Two-Alarm Pleasantville Blaze: FD 8 Displaced, One Firefighter Injured In Two-Alarm Pleasantville Blaze: FD
8 Displaced, One Firefighter Injured In Two-Alarm Pleasantville Blaze: FD A firefighter was hospitalized and eight people were displaced following a two-alarm fire in Pleasantville on the afternoon of Sunday, May 4, authorities said. Firefighters observed heavy smoke while responding to a report of a structure fire at Willard Avenue and Broad Street at 3:32 p.m., the Pleasantville Fire Department said. The fire was coming from a second-floor window and was heavy enough to necessitate an immediate second alarm, firefighters said. Mutual aid was provided and the fire was declared under control at 4:13 p.m., firefighters said. Eight adults were displaced while one …
Five Arrested After Fights Break Out At Carnival At Hamilton Mall: Police Five Arrested After Fights Break Out At Carnival At Hamilton Mall: Police
Five Arrested After Fights Break Out At Carnival At Hamilton Mall: Police Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the Hamilton Mall after fights broke out at a carnival on Friday, May 2, police said. The carnival was being held in the mall’s parking lot, as several altercations broke out between disorderly people, Township of Hamilton police said. Officers implemented crowd-control measures and requested mutual aid assistance, as nearby law enforcement agencies responded, police said. Five people were arrested, and several minor injuries were reported, police said. Additional charges are pending, police said.
Firefighters Help Resident Escape House Blaze In Port Chester Firefighters Help Resident Escape House Blaze In Port Chester
Firefighters Help Resident Escape House Blaze In Port Chester A resident was safely assisted out of a burning home Friday morning, May 2, thanks to the swift actions of firefighters who responded to a house fire in Westchester. The blaze began at around 10:30 a.m. on Friday when fire crews raced to 12 Bush Ave. in Port Chester for a reported basement fire, according to the Port Chester Fire Department.  Arriving crews found smoke coming from the side of the house, and a worker on the scene confirmed there was an active fire.   A 10-75 working fire signal was transmitted to bring more help to the scene. Firefighters quickly f…
2-Alarm Bedroom Blaze At Woodbury Home Displaces 1, Under Investigation 2-Alarm Bedroom Blaze At Woodbury Home Displaces 1, Under Investigation
2-Alarm Bedroom Blaze At Woodbury Home Displaces 1, Under Investigation Firefighters battled a second-alarm blaze that broke out in the middle of the night inside an Orange County home, displacing one resident, fire officials said. The fire was reported around 3:35 a.m. on Friday, May 2, at a home on Rockridge Drive in the Timber Ridge neighborhood of Woodbury, according to the Woodbury Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an active bedroom fire, prompting a second alarm to bring in mutual aid from Monroe, Washingtonville, West Point, and Salisbury Mills. Crews worked through the early morning hours to bring the blaze under control, finally c…
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester
Basement Blaze Proves Too Much For Homeowner’s Fire Extinguisher In Port Chester A quick-thinking homeowner tried to stop a basement fire with a portable extinguisher Wednesday night, April 23—but the flames proved too much, prompting a full-scale response from firefighters, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at a two-story residence on Putnam Avenue, the Port Chester Fire Department said on Thursday, April 24. Crews arrived within one minute of dispatch to find smoke showing from the home and were met by the homeowner, who reported an active fire in the basement.  Before firefighters arrived, the homeowner had already attempted to f…
Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Putnam Valley Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Putnam Valley
Wind-Whipped Blaze Scorches 19 Acres In Putnam Valley A fast-moving brush fire fueled by wind and dry conditions scorched nearly 20 acres of wooded land in Putnam County, firefighters said.  The fire broke out around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, April 18 near 926 Peekskill Hollow Rd. in Putnam Valley, the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department said on Monday, April 21. When firefighters arrived, they found a large brush fire burning under the power lines and spreading quickly through dry leaves and thick vegetation.   Steep, rocky terrain made access difficult, prompting a mutual aid response from several surrounding fire departments.…