Crews Extinguish Brush Fire on Vanderzee Road
Photo by Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp.CHVFC crews attack brush fire along Vanderzee Road. Firefighter working hose line.
Photo by Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp.Flames quickly knocked down around the tree base.
Photo by Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp.Engines and tankers staged while crews secured the scene.
Photo by Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp.Mutual aid partners assist in containing the fire safely.
September 21, 2025 — On Sunday evening, Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corp. (CHVFC) responded to a brush fire with live power lines down near 10 Vanderzee Road.
Assistant Chief Williams (Car 6-02) was first on scene and confirmed a small area of brush burning alongside a severed power line. Central Hudson was requested to expedite its response, while New Baltimore Fire closed Saw Mill Road at Deans Mill to ensure public safety.
Engine 6-10 arrived shortly after and quickly knocked down the bulk of the flames, with Tanker 6-30 supplying water and manpower. As an added precaution, New Baltimore Fire was also requested to bring a tanker.
Fire crews efficiently contained the incident, preventing further spread, and returned to service once the scene was secured. Car 6-01 and Car 6-02 remained on site awaiting Central Hudson’s arrival to address the downed line.
The CHVFC thanked New Baltimore Fire, Cornell Hook & Ladder Fire Company, Ravena Rescue Squad, and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division for their assistance.
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