Firefighters swiftly contained a third-floor fire at a residence on Hudson Avenue Friday afternoon, preventing the blaze from spreading and averting serious damage to the home.
The fire was reported at approximately 12:39 p.m. at 59 Hudson Avenue. Crews from the Haverstraw Fire Department arrived quickly and knocked down the fire, successfully stopping it from extending beyond the third floor.
The response was supported by the Stony Point Fire Department and the West Haverstraw Fire Department, while the Congers Fire Department was placed on standby at the Haverstraw firehouse to ensure continued coverage. Haverstraw Police and Haverstraw EMS also responded to the scene to assist and secure the area.
