Man Dies In Early Morning House Fire In Spring Valley

SPRING VALLEY, NY — A man died in an early morning house fire in Spring Valley Saturday, Ramapo police said.

A 911 call came in to the RPD at 5:37 a.m. saying an occupant was trapped in a structure fire on Rockland Lane. The house was engulfed in flames when an officer arrived.

The Hillcrest Fire Department, South Spring Valley FD, Spring Valley FD, Tallman FD, Nanuet FD and Monsey FD battled the fire. Spring Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps also responded to assist.

After the fire was under control, a victim was located inside the house. His identity is being withheld at this time, police said. No other injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Ramapo Police Investigations Division and Rockland County Bureau of Criminal Investigation.