Fire departments from South Blooming Grove, Salisbury Mills, Monroe, Washingtonville, Woodbury, Chester, and Vails Gate all responded quickly to the scene. With great effort, they worked together to control the fire and stop it from spreading to other houses nearby.

Kiryas Joel Hatzolah and Blooming Grove EMS came right away to give medical help if needed. Baruch Hashem, no serious injuries were reported.

Blooming Grove Police and the Orange County Sheriff were also on the scene, helping to keep the area safe and assist with the situation.

The cause of the fire is not yet known. We will share more updates as we get them.