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2 clusters · 6 sources · 3 days · First seen 3 days ago · Last updated about 11 hours ago

Categories: CRIME

Coldenham Firehouse Blaze in New York

Entities: Coldenham Fire Department · Pleasantville Fire Department · Coldmenham Fire Department · Matthew Hunt · Orange County 911

Overview

In late July 2026 a fire broke out at the Coldenham Fire Department station in the Town of Montgomery, New York. The blaze damaged the firehouse and several fire trucks but, according to the first report on July 27, caused no injuries. The incident was noted alongside an unrelated house fire in Pleasantville, New Jersey.

Two days later, on July 29, additional details emerged. The fire had ignited in the early hours, fully engulfing the garage bays and destroying multiple fire apparatus stored inside. Five firefighters were injured while attempting to save the equipment. Fire Chief Matthew Hunt described the loss as “beyond heartbroken.” Mutual‑aid resources were activated to maintain fire‑protection coverage, and the community rallied to provide food and other support as the station began rebuilding efforts.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] A fire destroyed the Coldenham Firehouse in the Town of Montgomery on Tuesday morning. (Coldmenham Firehouse Fire articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The fire destroyed fire apparatus housed inside the Coldenham Firehouse. (Coldmenham Firehouse Fire articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Five firefighters were injured while attempting to save the equipment. (Coldmenham Firehouse Fire articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] An automatic alarm was triggered at approximately 3:14 a.m., prompting Orange County 911 to dispatch responders. (Coldmenham Firehouse Fire articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Fire Chief Matthew Hunt said the department was “beyond heartbroken” by the loss. (Coldmenham Firehouse Fire articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Mutual‑aid resources were established to maintain fire‑protection coverage while the station is rebuilt. (Coldmenham Firehouse Fire articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Residents, businesses, and neighbors delivered food and support to the firefighters on Tuesday. (Coldmenham Firehouse Fire articles)

Timeline

about 11 hours ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Coldenham Firehouse Fire Destroys Apparatus in Hudson Valley
A Tuesday night fire destroyed apparatus and injured five firefighters at Coldenham Firehouse in Montgomery, NY; neighboring departments and the community responded, and mutual‑aid coverage is now in place.
3 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
House Fires Displace Residents in New Jersey and Damage Firehouse in New York
Fires in Pleasantville, NJ displaced five residents and rescued pets, while a blaze in Orange County, NY heavily damaged the Coldenham firehouse, with no injuries reported.

Sources

firechief.com · mega993online.com · telugunow.com · thesportsleader.com · wfpg.com · wpdh.com