Chimney fire forces family from home
HYDE PARK — A chimney fire forced a Hyde Park family from its home Saturday night, according to the Pleasant Valley Fire Department.
About 8:30 p.m., Pleasant Valley firefighters responded to a call for a fire at a two-story house at 31 South Quaker Lane. Firefighters said the family and their dog managed to escape the home prior to their arrival. No injuries were reported.
The fire, believed to have originated from the chimney, caused extensive damage. The family was able to make arrangements for shelter without the help of the American Red Cross of Dutchess County.
Pleasant Valley was assisted at the scene by firefighters from Roosevelt, Arlington, East Clinton and West Clinton. Millbrook and Stanfordville fire units were on standby.
HYDE PARK — A chimney fire forced a Hyde Park family from its home Saturday night, according to the Pleasant Valley Fire Department.
About 8:30 p.m., Pleasant Valley firefighters responded to a call for a fire at a two-story house at 31 South Quaker Lane. Firefighters said the family and their dog managed to escape the home prior to their arrival. No injuries were reported.
The fire, believed to have originated from the chimney, caused extensive damage. The family was able to make arrangements for shelter without the help of the American Red Cross of Dutchess County.
Pleasant Valley was assisted at the scene by firefighters from Roosevelt, Arlington, East Clinton and West Clinton. Millbrook and Stanfordville fire units were on standby.