Fire Breaks Out at Adult Home in Haverstraw

BY BILL DEMAREST

HAVERSTRAW – Fire broke out Monday evening in a second-floor room of an adult home on Route 9W in Haverstraw, with volunteer firefighters quickly containing the fire to that room.

Haverstraw firefighters received an alarm call at about 7 p.m. on Monday from the Green Hills Home For Adults, 1 S. Rt. 9W. When they arrived, firefighters found there was a fire, and called West Haverstraw volunteer firefighters for assistance.

Volunteers of the Congers Fire Department were alerted to be on standby in case of other emergencies. Firefighters completed their operations after about 90 minutes.

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