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Nyack, Piermont Firefighters Make Quick Work Of Saturday Home Fire

They were called by someone who said they smelled something burning.

NYACK, NY — A call from someone who smelled something burning sent Nyack firefighters out at 10:13 p.m. Saturday.

Arriving firefighters confirmed smoke in the building and shortly after upgraded the incident to a structure fire. The blaze was located on the second floor and members from the NFD and Piermont Fire Department knocked it down quickly and checked the surrounding area for extension.

Nyack fire officials thanked the Piermont Fire Department for their assistance. Piermont fire officials had this to say on Facebook: "Excellent stop by the first due crew. That fire had a lot of potential. Great job and happy Easter."

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