Photo: Jesse Koering / iStock / Getty Images
An early morning fire on Wednesday (March 11) damaged a multi-family home at 357 Ann Street in Newburgh. The blaze displaced two families and sent one firefighter to the hospital for evaluation. The firefighter was later discharged.
The fire began along the side of the building and quickly spread to the interior. The City of Newburgh Fire Department responded at around 4:41 a.m., deploying two hand lines to contain the blaze. Mutual aid support was provided by the Stewart Air Guard Fire Department, Beacon Fire Department, West Point Fire Department, and the Dan Leghorn Engine Company.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Meanwhile, the Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross has stepped in to assist the affected families. They provided financial assistance for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing to two households, which include five adults and four children aged 7, 14, 15, and 17. Volunteers also offered emotional support, comfort kits with personal care items, and stuffed animals for the children.
The Red Cross staff and volunteers are expected to remain available in the coming days to help the families recover from the incident.