A structure fire in Hillcrest Monday morning sent a 67-year-old woman to the hospital after she was rescued from inside her home at 106 Williams Avenue.
Sources tell Monsey Scoop that the Hillcrest Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:00 a.m. and arrived within about a minute, as crews were already operating nearby on another call. Firefighters were met with heavy fire conditions on the second floor, along with reports of a person trapped inside the residence.
Crews quickly located the victim and removed her from the home. She was transported by Spring Hill EMS and Rockland Paramedics to Westchester Medical Center, where she was treated for smoke inhalation.
One firefighter sustained minor burns to his shoulder during the operation and is expected to make a full recovery.
Authorities say the fire appears to have originated in the kitchen area on the second floor, with visible fire extending from the rear of the structure. A final determination of the cause remains under investigation.
The Ramapo Police Department confirmed officers observed heavy smoke upon arrival and assisted with coordinating the emergency response. Additional family members were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross responded to assist those affected.
The incident remains under investigation by the Ramapo Police Department Detective Division, along with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
