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New City Home Burns, 12 Displaced
14 Sep
Summary
- A two-family home in New City was destroyed by fire.
- Twelve people were displaced by the early Saturday morning blaze.
- Firefighters responded quickly, but the cause remains unknown.
An intense fire ravaged a two-family residence in New City during the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2026. The blaze, which broke out at 1 W. Burda Place, prompted a swift response from multiple fire departments. Firefighters from Hillcrest, New City, Spring Valley, and Nanuet arrived to find heavy fire conditions at the rear of the home.
About 45 firefighters worked diligently for over an hour to extinguish the flames. Their efforts were successful in knocking down the fire, preventing further spread. Emergency medical services and local police were also on hand to support the residents affected by the incident. No injuries were reported among the occupants or emergency personnel.
Tragically, the fire rendered the two-family home uninhabitable, displacing twelve individuals. The Red Cross of Greater New York has stepped in to provide assistance to those who lost their homes. As of Saturday, the exact cause of the fire had not yet been determined and remained under investigation by fire officials.
