Crime & Safety
5 Firefighters Injured Battling Newburgh Blaze
The house was located on Bennett Road in Newburgh.
NEWBURGH, NY — A fire destroyed a Newburgh home Friday on Bennett Road. Five firefighters were injured while battling the blaze.
Four of the firefighters received minor burns, but a fifth was injured after falling through the floor on the second level, News 12 reported.
The five were treated for their injuries and released from the hospital.
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The home on Bennett Road was being renovated and the owners had not yet moved in, News 12 said.
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