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Brewster Fire Department

Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Patient Airlifted In Critical Condition After Head-On Crash In Carmel Patient Airlifted In Critical Condition After Head-On Crash In Carmel
Patient Airlifted In Critical Condition After Head-On Crash In Carmel A serious head-on collision in Putnam County prompted a major emergency response and airlift after one person was critically injured and became trapped inside a wrecked vehicle. The crash happened in Carmel just after noon on Saturday, July 19 Stoneleigh Avenue near Drewville Road, according to the Carmel Fire Department. Responding units from the Carmel Fire Department, Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and Carmel Police Department found two heavily damaged vehicles, with one person severely injured and trapped inside. Carmel firefighters immediately launched rescue efforts, which lasted …

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Car Plunges Down Embankment In Rollover Crash On Route 312 In Brewster Car Plunges Down Embankment In Rollover Crash On Route 312 In Brewster
Car Plunges Down Embankment In Rollover Crash On Route 312 In Brewster A driver had to be rescued late Tuesday night, July 1, after a rollover crash sent their vehicle down an embankment in Putnam County. The crash happened in Brewster on Route 312 near Minor Road, according to the Brewster Fire Department, which responded to the scene after receiving reports that the driver was trapped. Fire crews arrived to find the vehicle in a precarious position down an embankment, with the driver pinned inside. Emergency personnel stabilized the vehicle before getting the driver out.  The injured person was then turned over to Brewster EMS and carried back up to th…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Stranded Driver Saved From Floodwaters On Route 22 In Brewster During Storm PHOTOS: Stranded Driver Saved From Floodwaters On Route 22 In Brewster During Storm
Photos: Stranded Driver Saved From Floodwaters On Route 22 In Brewster During Storm A driver who became trapped in a flooded stretch of Route 22 in Putnam County during an intense rainstorm was rescued by firefighters who braved the conditions to get them out safely.  The rescue happened in Brewster on Tuesday evening, July 1, when firefighters with the Brewster Fire Department saved a motorist on Route 22 near the Interstate 84 overpass.  Photos of the dramatic scene were posted on the department's social media page.  Brewster firefighters on 11-5-1 and 11-2-2 assisted a stranded motorist that was stuck in flood waters on Rt. 22 during heavy rains this…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Arson Fire Destroys 3-Story Multi-Family Building In Southeast: Tenant Charged, Police Say Arson Fire Destroys 3-Story Multi-Family Building In Southeast: Tenant Charged, Police Say
Arson Fire Destroys 3-Story Multi-Family Building In Southeast: Tenant Charged, Police Say A man has been arrested and charged with arson after allegedly confessing to setting fire to his own apartment in a blaze that tore through a three-story building in Putnam County, police said. The fire broke out Wednesday, June 11, at 8 Old Route 6 in the Town of Southeast. When New York State Police and emergency crews arrived, they found the multi-family structure—containing 10 apartments—engulfed in flames, police said on Thursday, June 12.  Following an investigation, tenant Brian Cronin, age 43, of Southeast, admitted to intentionally starting the fire inside his apartment, according …

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Blaze Rips Through Pizzeria, Firefighter Injured In Brewster Blaze Rips Through Pizzeria, Firefighter Injured In Brewster
Blaze Rips Through Pizzeria, Firefighter Injured In Brewster A blaze tore through a Putnam County pizza shop on Saturday night, sending smoke throughout a strip mall and injuring one firefighter, firefighters said.  The fire began around 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at Five Brothers Pizza, located at 2505 Carmel Ave. near Drewville Road. Crews were originally dispatched for an automatic alarm, but the call was quickly upgraded when reports of flames came in, the Brewster Fire Department said on Sunday, April 20.  Assistant Chief Steven Miller was first to arrive at the scene and confirmed that flames had gone up inside the pizzeria. A secon…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
US Veteran Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Southeast Home US Veteran Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Southeast Home
US Veteran Hospitalized After Fire Consumes Southeast Home A two-alarm house fire in Putnam County damaged a residence and prompted a massive response on Thursday afternoon, April 17.  The fire broke out at around 12:45 p.m. at a home on Seven Oaks Lane in Southeast, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  Brewster Fire Chief Michael Miller was first on scene and confirmed a working structure fire, immediately requesting a second alarm.  The homeowner, an elderly US military veteran, was inside the home at the time of the blaze but managed to escape without injury. Brewster EMS later took him to Danbury Hospital for observation.…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized
Car Hits Tree, Catches Fire In Brewster: Driver Hospitalized A vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Putnam County, leaving the driver hospitalized, firefighters said. The crash happened outside the Brewster Elks Club at Route 22 and Milltown Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to the Brewster Fire Department. According to fire officials, the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire outside the Elks Club on Route 22.  Firefighters quickly attacked the flames while Brewster EMS treated the driver, who was then taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast
Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast A dump truck fire on Interstate 84 caused major traffic disruptions in Putnam County on Monday morning, Feb. 3, as multiple fire departments responded to battle the flames.  According to the Carmel Fire Department, emergency dispatchers began receiving reports of the fire at 8:35 a.m. The incident occurred in the westbound lanes under the Interstate 684 bridge in Southeast.  The Brewster Fire Department and New York State Police were the first to be dispatched, with Brewster’s fire chief later requesting mutual aid.  Thankfully, no injuries were reported, though traffic in t…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
News
Christmas Eve Blaze: Support Pours In For Southeast Family Who Lost Home (UPDATE) Christmas Eve Blaze: Support Pours In For Southeast Family Who Lost Home (UPDATE)
Christmas Eve Blaze: Support Pours In For Southeast Family Who Lost Home (Update) A Hudson Valley family who lost their home in a devastating Christmas Eve fire is now receiving overwhelming support from their community as they begin their rebuilding process. The blaze broke out shortly after 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, at a Putnam County home on North Salem Road in Southeast. Following the tragic incident, the residence's family was left without a home, according to the Brewster Fire Department. During the fire, the family, including two children, a husband, wife, and the wife’s mother, managed to evacuate before firefighters arrived, though one fami…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Christmas Eve Blaze: Firefighters Save Cats, Family Escapes At Southeast Home Christmas Eve Blaze: Firefighters Save Cats, Family Escapes At Southeast Home
Christmas Eve Blaze: Firefighters Save Cats, Family Escapes At Southeast Home A Hudson Valley family was forced from their home during a Christmas Eve blaze that prompted a multi-department response.  The fire broke out shortly after 6 p.m. in Putnam County on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at a residence located at 414 North Salem Rd. in Southeast, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  Crews arrived within six minutes to find the house, located approximately 500 feet from the road, fully engulfed in flames.  The family inside the home managed to evacuate before firefighters arrived, though one family member sustained minor burns, Brewster Second Assistant C…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Blaze Breaks Out At Meadowland Auto Dealership In Carmel On Thanksgiving Night Blaze Breaks Out At Meadowland Auto Dealership In Carmel On Thanksgiving Night
Blaze Breaks Out At Meadowland Auto Dealership In Carmel On Thanksgiving Night Responders in the Hudson Valley worked quickly to battle a blaze an auto dealership on Thanksgiving night, ensuring the business avoided significant damage. The blaze broke out in Putnam County just before 10 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, at Meadowland Car Dealership in Carmel, according to authorities. Firefighters from the Carmel Fire Department arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the building on Route 6 near Old Route 6. Crews traced the fire to a heating unit on the roof and in the building’s maintenance area, the Carmel Fire Department said. The Carmel FD said that "The source of t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Having Fires Amid Burn Ban In Southeast, Putnam Valley: Police Duo Nabbed For Having Fires Amid Burn Ban In Southeast, Putnam Valley: Police
Duo Nabbed For Having Fires Amid Burn Ban In Southeast, Putnam Valley: Police Two 46-year-old men received summonses after having fires on their properties in the region amid a statewide burn ban, authorities said.  Both incidents happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Nov. 17, and were in violation of Gov. Kathy Hochul's ban on burning for brush and debris disposal, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The first occurred just after 5 p.m., when a sheriff's deputy encountered a possible brush fire on Nichols Road in Southeast. A closer inspection revealed it to be burning construction material in a residence's backyard, the Sheriff's O…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Brewster Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service Beloved Brewster Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service
Beloved Brewster Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service A Hudson Valley fire department is mourning the loss of one of its active members who served his community for more than a quarter of a century.  The death of Robert "Link" Linkenhoker was announced by Putnam County's Brewster Fire Department on Wednesday, Oct. 16. His age and cause of death were not made public.  According to the department, Linkenhoker joined the department in 1998 and continued serving up to his death.  Other members of the department gathered at Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster on Wednesday afternoon as Linkenhoker arrived. More details ab…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Crash Temporarily Closes Road In Brewster, Causes Injury Crash Temporarily Closes Road In Brewster, Causes Injury
Crash Temporarily Closes Road In Brewster, Causes Injury A vehicle was left on its side following a crash in the Hudson Valley that caused an hour-long road closure.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday afternoon, Oct. 4, when vehicles collided on Starr Ridge Road near Danbury Road (Route 202) in Brewster, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  One driver suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash.  According to the department, Starr Ridge Road was closed for around an hour as the crash site was cleared. The cause was not detailed. 

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
1 Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Lake Carmel 1 Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Lake Carmel
1 Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Lake Carmel A resident was killed in a blaze at a Hudson Valley home that left two others hospitalized.  New, updated report - New Update: Support On Rise For Fatal House Fire Victim's Family In Lake Carmel The fire happened in Putnam County on Sunday morning, Sept. 22, when a blaze broke out at a Lake Carmel residence at 16 Marion Way, according to the Carmel Fire Department. Fire crews that arrived at the burning home encountered "challenging conditions," the department said.  Despite this, they still made their way inside the home to look for those trapped inside and successfully re…

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by Ben Crnic
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Causes Closure On Route 6 In Brewster Serious Crash Causes Closure On Route 6 In Brewster
Serious Crash Causes Closure On Route 6 In Brewster A section of a busy road in the Hudson Valley was closed for an extended period of time following a serious crash.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, when vehicles collided on Route 6 (Carmel Avenue) in the village of Brewster between North Main Street and Putnam Avenue, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  The crash caused the stretch of Route 6 between North Main Street and Putnam Avenue to close for several hours.  The crash was caused when one of the involved drivers suffered a medical emergency, according to the New York S…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Obituaries
Vigil To Be Held For Fallen 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Hudson Valley Vigil To Be Held For Fallen 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Hudson Valley
Vigil To Be Held For Fallen 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Hudson Valley A candlelit vigil will soon be held to honor the memory of a 26-year-old firefighter from the Hudson Valley following his untimely death in Connecticut.  A vigil for Putnam County resident William "Billy" May of Brewster, who died on Friday, March 29, in Danbury at the age of 26, will be held on Monday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the field at Grace Life Community Church at 520 Route 312 in Brewster.  The memorial will be public and will be a way for community members to remember him during the week of what would have been his 27th birthday, according to hi…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Busy Road In Hudson Valley Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Busy Road In Hudson Valley
Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Busy Road In Hudson Valley A large brush fire near a busy Hudson Valley road sent plumes of smoke into the air before crews could put it out. The blaze happened in Putnam County on Tuesday afternoon, April 9 off Route 22 in Brewster, where a large brush fire ignited, Carmel fire officials said on Wednesday, April 17. The incident prompted a large response from the Brewster and Carmel Fire Departments and sent plenty of smoke into the air before it was eventually put out.  No injuries were reported. 

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
News
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died At 26 Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died At 26
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died At 26 Following the sudden loss of a young Hudson Valley firefighter who was always there to help others, his community is making sure his family gets the support they need.  Putnam County resident William "Billy" May of Brewster died on Friday, March 29 in Danbury, Connecticut at the age of 26, according to his obituary.  Earlier Report - Brewster Firefighter Billy May Dies At 26: 'Rising Star' Born in the Westchester County village of Bronxville in 1997, May graduated from Brewster High School in 2016 and had been a proud member of the Brewster Fire Department since 2020, where …

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Dies At 26: 'Rising Star' Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Dies At 26: 'Rising Star'
Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter Dies At 26: 'Rising Star' A fire department in the Hudson Valley has announced the death of a 26-year-old member who is being remembered for the positive mark he left on everyone he knew.  New, updated report - Support Pours In For Family Of Brewster's William May Putnam County firefighter William "Billy" May of the Brewster Fire Department died on Friday, March 29 at the age of 26, the department announced on Saturday, March 30. According to his department, May became a Brewster firefighter in February 2020 at age 22 and quickly became a "rising star who brought the best out of everyone he inte…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Obituaries
Former Fire Chief Of Hudson Valley Department Dies Former Fire Chief Of Hudson Valley Department Dies
Former Fire Chief Of Hudson Valley Department Dies A fire department in the Hudson Valley has announced the death of one of its former chiefs.  In a social media post on Sunday, Feb. 4, the Brewster Fire Department in Putnam County announced the death of former Chief and Commissioner Thomas Palmer.  Palmer led the department from 1996 to 1998, the department said.  More information about Palmer's death, including funeral arrangements, has not yet been announced.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Home Destroyed In Early Morning Blaze: Occupants, Firefighters Escape Unharmed Hudson Valley Home Destroyed In Early Morning Blaze: Occupants, Firefighters Escape Unharmed
Hudson Valley Home Destroyed In Early Morning Blaze: Occupants, Firefighters Escape Unharmed A raging house fire in the Hudson Valley required firefighters to quickly improvise and utilize a water source a mile away to extinguish the blaze.  New, updated report - Update: Support Rises For Mahopac Family Who Lost 'Dream Home' In Blaze The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 24, when a residence in Mahopac on Old Bullet Hole Road caught on fire just before 2 a.m., according to Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Ellen Sacher.  Crews soon arrived at the single-family home and found it fully engulfed by flames. They …

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Latest Update: ID Released Of Man Killed In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Hudson Valley Latest Update: ID Released Of Man Killed In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Hudson Valley
Latest Update: ID Released Of Man Killed In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Hudson Valley The identity of a Connecticut man who was killed in a fatal crash and car fire in the Hudson Valley has been released by authorities.  New Haven County resident Jaydir Ramos Jacobo of Prospect, age 40, was killed on Thursday, Jan. 11 in a Putnam County crash on Danbury Road (Route 6) in Brewster near Dingle Ridge Road, according to New York State Police.  Earlier Report - New Update: More Details Emerge In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Brewster On the day of the crash around 6:45 a.m., a 2011 Toyota Rav4 driven by Jacobo had been speeding westbound before striking …

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Horses Rescued After Fire Breaks Out At Hudson Valley Barn Horses Rescued After Fire Breaks Out At Hudson Valley Barn
Horses Rescued After Fire Breaks Out At Hudson Valley Barn Around a dozen horses had to be rescued from a barn that caught on fire in the Hudson Valley, fire officials announced. The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 10 around 8:20 p.m., when the hay storage area inside a barn at the High Point Equestrian Center at 572 East Branch Rd. in Patterson caught on fire, according to the Putnam Lake Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews were able to quickly knock out a large portion of the blaze, but found completely extinguishing it difficult because of the heavily stacked hay storage inside the barn. Firefighters worked…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
New Update: More Details Emerge In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Hudson Valley New Update: More Details Emerge In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Hudson Valley
New Update: More Details Emerge In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Hudson Valley More details surrounding the circumstances that led up to a fatal crash and vehicle fire that left one person dead in the Hudson Valley have been released by authorities.  New, updated report - Latest Update: ID Released Of Man Killed In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Brewster The crash happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 11 around 6:45 a.m. on Danbury Road (Route 6) in Brewster near Dingle Ridge Road, according to New York State Police.  Earlier Report - Driver Killed After Car Crashes Under Tractor-Trailer, Catches Fire In Brewster Initial investigation into the in…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
News
Support Swells For Longtime Hudson Valley Firefighter Severely Injured In Equipment Rollover Support Swells For Longtime Hudson Valley Firefighter Severely Injured In Equipment Rollover
Support Swells For Longtime Hudson Valley Firefighter Severely Injured In Equipment Rollover A Hudson Valley firefighter who has spent over five decades helping his village is now on the receiving end of assistance as community members raise funds to help him heal from serious injuries sustained in an accident.  Putnam County resident Phillip McMurray is well-known in his hometown of Southeast as someone who has dedicated himself to serving others as an over 50-year member of the Brewster Fire Department, Little League coach, and Boy Scouts troop leader.  Unfortunately, McMurray was seriously injured when a piece of heavy equipment rolled over him, causing him c…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
News
Man Rescued After Being Trapped For Hours In Mine Near Train Station In Hudson Valley Man Rescued After Being Trapped For Hours In Mine Near Train Station In Hudson Valley
Man Rescued After Being Trapped For Hours In Mine Near Train Station In Hudson Valley In an effort to rescue a man who became trapped in a mine behind a Hudson Valley train station, firefighters braved bats, pouring rain, and darkness to bring him back above ground.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Sunday night, Sept. 17, when members of the Brewster Fire Department were sent to rescue a man who had become trapped in sealed-off mines behind the village's train station.  According to the department, the man and four other friends had been exploring the mines when he became trapped on a lower ledge. After trying for hours to get him out, his friends realized that th…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Rescuing Grandchildren In Area House Fire, Police Say Man Dies After Rescuing Grandchildren In Area House Fire, Police Say
Man Dies After Rescuing Grandchildren In Area House Fire, Police Say An area grandfather died after saving his two grandchildren from a fire that destroyed a Hudson Valley home. The fire broke out in Putnam County around 10 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at a home on Scarsdale Road in Lake Carmel, a hamlet in the town of Kent. Arriving firefighters and police found two small children outside the burning building, said the Kent Police Department. A 65-year-old man was found inside the burning home and was transported to Putnam Hospital Center where he was pronounced dead, police said. The house fire.Lake Carmel Fire Department The children, who were reportedly…

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by Kathy Reakes
Cortlandt, NY
Police & Fire
Mother, Son Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Area Mother, Son Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Area
Mother, Son Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Area A mother and a son managed to escape an intense Hudson Valley house fire that was gas-fed. The fire took place around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at a two-family home located in Putnam County at 2592 Carmel Ave., in Brewster. According to the Brewster Fire Department, first arriving firefighters were given reports of a mother and son still trapped in the fully engulfed home.  Smoke from the gas-fed fire.Brewster Fire Department Firefighters made several attempts to enter the home to search for the trapped residents but were driven back by the intense fire, the department said.  A sho…

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by Kathy Reakes
Somers, NY
Police & Fire
Missing Northern Westchester Man Located In Brewster With Help Of New Technology Missing Northern Westchester Man Located In Brewster With Help Of New Technology
Missing Northern Westchester Man Located In Brewster With Help Of New Technology With the help of new technology, authorities were able to find a missing man within a matter of hours. The incident began around 5:41 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, when the Mount Pleasant Police Department reported a missing elderly male who had not been heard from since 1 p.m. the previous day.  The Mount Pleasant Police immediately broadcasted over the Westchester County Hotline information about the missing man and the vehicle he was driving.  The WCPD entered the man's vehicle information into all databases in the event that his vehicle hit any location in Westchester County. At 8:5…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Rockland House Fire Firefighter Injured Battling Rockland House Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Rockland House Fire A Monsey home was destroyed by fire as firefighters worked in hot, humid conditions to battle the blaze. The fire started around 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, at the home on Mapleleaf Road, said the Ramapo Police Department. Multiple fire departments were called to the scene due to the difficult conditions including working in void spaces due to the construction of an addition to the home, officials said. Fire officials said the fire started in a second-floor apartment of the residence.  Two people, inside when the fire started, were able to make it out safely. One firefighter was taken …

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by Kathy Reakes