Second Alarm Brings Multiple Departments to Plattekill Structure Fire

A second-alarm structure fire brought multiple departments to 438 Plattekill-Ardonia Road in Wallkill, NY, on October 19, 2026, leaving five residents displaced.

Plattekill Fire Department was first dispatched, with command requesting a second alarm upon arrival. Modena, Wallkill, Highland and Clintondale fire departments responded with mutual aid. Cronomer Valley was initially dispatched but reassigned to standby coverage at its quarters. Additional units from Tillson and New Paltz were requested.

Firefighters operated four handlines to knock down the fire before conducting overhaul and checking for hot spots. Wallkill and Plattekill EMS provided standby coverage, while Plattekill Police handled traffic control. Central Hudson was requested to disconnect electrical service.

The residence was reported destroyed. The Ulster County Arson Task Force was requested to investigate the cause, which remains under investigation.

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