Large Fire Breaks Out After Gas Leak at Route 17 Building in Tuxedo

By Y.M. Lowy

Photos by: Y. Stein

A large structure fire broke out at 1 Route 17 in Tuxedo after a gas leak sparked the blaze, bringing a massive response from fire departments across Orange and Rockland counties.

Firefighters from Tuxedo, Monroe, Woodbury, Sloatsburg, Hillburn, Suffern, Monsey, Washingtonville, and several other departments rushed to the scene, joined by multiple police agencies, EMS crews, and paramedics as they worked to bring the fire under control.

One person was seriously injured and was flown from the scene by medical helicopter. Route 17 was closed in the area while emergency crews were working.

It’s not yet clear what caused the gas leak or the full extent of the damage, but the scene remained active for hours as firefighters continued their operation.