Second Alarm Transmitted for Residential Structure Fire in Newburgh

Firefighters from multiple Orange County departments responded to a residential structure fire on Roan Lane, where arriving units confirmed an active fire and requested additional resources. The incident resulted in a second-alarm response and the transport of one firefighter to a local hospital.

On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 7:57 a.m., the Winona Lake and Orange Lake Fire Departments responded to a report of smoke coming from a residence at 5 Roan Lane in the Town of Newburgh, New York.

Winona Lake Car 2 arrived on scene, reported an active structure fire, and requested a second alarm. Additional personnel and apparatus responded from the Cronomer Valley, Good Will, and Newburgh Fire Departments. The Vails Gate Fire Department was requested to provide a Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST).

Firefighters deployed handlines to conduct fire suppression operations at the residence. Central Hudson was requested to disconnect electrical service to the property while crews continued working at the scene.

The Town of Newburgh Police Department and EMS personnel responded to assist with the incident. Orange County Deputy Fire Coordinator 36-12 was also on scene, assisting with the multi-agency response.

During the incident, one firefighter was transported to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital for medical evaluation. The firefighter's condition and the circumstances surrounding the transport were not specified in the available reports.

The Town of Newburgh Fire Inspector's Office was requested to respond, and Town of Newburgh Police personnel documented the scene with photographs.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation at the time of the initial reports. Additional information regarding the extent of damage to the residence was not provided.

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