PHOTOS: Massive Car Fire on Popular Orange County, NY Road

Local firefighters had their hands full this week when a car fire completely consumed a vehicle on a popular Newburgh, NY road.

Volunteer fire departments are constantly responding to calls both large and small across the Hudson Valley. In Newburgh, NY, one department had a particularly busy day, with multiple calls for vehicle fires in less than a day.

A Jeep became fully engulfed in flames on North Plank Road in Newburgh, NY (Cronomer Valley Fire Department via Facebook)

Vehicle Fire Calls in Newburgh, NY

While two of the incidents were revealed to be relatively minor, the vehicle fire reported on the morning of Friday, September 19th shut down North Plank Road (which follows NY State Route 32), one of Newburgh, NY's most popular roads that connects to Route 9W, Route 300, I-84, and more).

North Plank Road, which follows NY Route 32, is one of the town of Newburgh's most traveled roads (Google Maps)

First Responders in Newburgh, NY

The Town of Newburgh relies on many first responders, both professional and volunteer, to answer emergency calls. These include Middle Hope Fire Department, Cronomer Valley Fire Department, Town of Newburgh Police, and Town of Newburgh Emergency Services.

Firefighters, police officers, and other first responders answer calls ranging from serious accidents and vehicle fires to some (thankfully) lower-stakes events, like what happened when a black bear decided to attend SUNY New Paltz. Check out photos below.

Bear on Campus at SUNY New Paltz NY

On Thursday (June 23, 2022) this unassuming good-size black bear wandered onto campus and decided to climb a tree. The SUNY New Paltz Police along with the NYS DEC Police monitored the situation on-site. They were able to encourage the campus visitor to return home without incident.

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn

City of Newburgh Firefighters Save Dog on Frozen Hudson River

Lilly, the dog needed a little help from Truck 1 and the City of Newburgh Fire Department back on February 11th. Thankfully, she was returned to her owners without injury. Round of ap-PAWS for the City of Newburgh Fire Department for their quick response and heroic efforts.

Gallery Credit: Timothy Dexter