Multiple Departments Respond to Hotel Fire in Newburgh

Photo by BOB MCCORMICK

Photo by BOB MCCORMICK

Photo by BOB MCCORMICK
Newburgh, NY - On June 9th, Winona Lake FD was dispatched to the Ramada Inn on Route 300 in Newburgh for a reported room on fire. Requested to the scene were Orange Lake FD with a full response, Cronomer Valley FD-Engine, Newburgh FD-FAST TEAM, Vails Gate FD-Ladder, Good Will FD-Engine, Coldenham FD-Ladder, Engine to stand by in quarters and Middle Hope FD-Engine was on stand by in quarters. On arrival crews found a mattress on fire in a room. The fire was quickly knocked down with hand lines. Firefighters overhauled the room and set up exhaust fans for ventilation. Town of Newburgh EMS, Mobile Life ALS, Town of Newburgh Police and Deputy Orange County Coordinator 36-13 were all at the scene. The fire under investigation.