Two-Alarm Fire Does Significant Damage to Newburgh Home

Photo by BOB MCCORMICK

Photo by BOB MCCORMICK

Photo by BOB MCCORMICK

Photo by BOB MCCORMICK
NEWBURGH, NY - Orange Lake FD responded to a structure fire during the early morning hours of April 4th at 115 Meadow Hill Road.
As Orange Lake units pulled up, flames were shooting out of the roof area. Orange Lake Command requested a second-alarm, bringing in the City of Newburgh for their FAST, Winona Lake and Air National Guard Fire Departments to the scene.
Firefighters used hand lines to knock the bulk of the fire down and then attacked the front porch area. The fire was contained inside the residence.
Town of Newburgh Police and EMS were at the scene. Central Hudson was called for a power cut. The Town of Newburgh Fire inspector and Deputy Orange County Fire Coordinator 36-13 were also called to the scene.
The fire is currently under investigation.