Quick Knockdown on Route 13: Neptune Hose Co. #1 Halts Engulfed Vehicle Fire

Dryden, NY - Firefighters from Neptune Hose Co. 1 and personnel from Dryden Ambulance responded late Tuesday night to extinguish a fully involved vehicle fire along a major roadway intersection.

First responders were dispatched at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to the intersection of George Road and Route 13 for reports of an active car fire. Arriving units encountered a passenger vehicle completely engulfed in flames along the roadway corridor.

Suppression crews deployed a handline, executed a swift attack on the burning vehicle, and brought the fire under control in short order. Dryden Ambulance stood by on scene to provide medical support and ensure personnel safety.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported during the incident. Following final overhaul and cooling operations, the roadway was secured, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.