Around 9pm last night the Hartsdale Fire Department (HFD) was notified of a Structure Fire in the quiet Hartsdale neighborhood of Sunset Lane. The caller, a neighbor, reported visual smoke and fire coming from the vacant private dwelling.

A full department response was dispatched and upgraded to the full working structure fire (code 10-75) upon arrival. First due units arrived on scene within 3 mins of dispatch and confirmed an active garage fire with smoke extending to the second floor and the roof line of the attached 2.5 story wood-frame home. HFD units quickly surveyed the scene, positioned the apparatus, secured a hydrant, searched the home, stretched a hoseline, and extinguished the fire which started in the basement/garage area.

Together with mutual aid units from Fairview, Greenville, Scarsdale, and White Plains Fire Depts, the fire was quickly extinguished, roof vented, and the scene called under control soon after.

No injuries were reported, and neighbors stated no one has been occupying the home while it has been undergoing a renovation.

Safety Tip: Always remember to have working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in your home, check batteries on a routine basis, and always call 911 for all fire-related and medical emergencies.

Stay safe!