Hudson, NY - The City of Hudson Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire near the Basilica on South Front Street, where crews located a small fire on the west side of the railroad tracks just south of Broad Street.

Firefighters deployed a 2-inch handline to quickly contain and extinguish the flames, preventing any spread to nearby vegetation or structures.

Thanks to a swift and efficient response, the incident was brought under control in short order and units returned to service.