Orange County Fire Claims One Life on Friday The 13th

Several agencies responded to the scene of a 3 alarm fire in Orange county late last week. The blaze, which took place at a residence in Cronomer Valley, which is an area of Newburgh, claimed the life of an occupant of the home.

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Fatal Fire Claims The Life of One in Cronomer Valley, Newburgh

A passerby called in a fire on 6 Sarvis Lane in Cronomer Valley on Friday, September 13th just before midnight, reporting 'flames through the roof' at the time of the call. Numerous agencies were called to the scene of the blaze.

The incident was categorized as a 3-alarm fire, and one occupant of the home, whose identity has not been shared, was discovered by first responders. According to the Cronomer Valley Fire Department:

The victim was located and removed within minutes and transported to Montefiore St Lukes Hospital where he was pronounce deceased. The fire is under investigation.

Multiple Agencies Respond to 3 Alarm Fire in Cronomer Valley

Just before midnight, around 11:40pm on Friday, September 13th, a passerby called in the report of flames through the roof at 6 Sarvis Lane. Cronomer Valley Fire Department, Coldenham, Plattekill, Winona Lake, Orange Lake, Goodwill, Stewart Air National Guard, Town of Newburgh EMS, Town of Newburgh Fire Department and Central Hudson were all reported on scene. The Plattekill Fire Department responded for mutual aid assistance for the structure fire and possible entrapment, reporting several vehicles and 16 members on scene.

Good Will Fire Department from the Town of Newburgh also reported response for fire suppression and overhaul work, eventually relocating to the Cronomer Valley fire station to provide coverage until they had an engine back in service. Winona Lake Fire Engine Company 2 out of Newburgh also reports mutual aid and on scene report to assist with extensive overhaul of the structure.