by Doug La Rocque
Stephentown firefighters were called out on Monday evening, April 4, to battle flames at an unoccupied structure at 345 West Road. The first units on the scene reported the building to be fully engulfed in flames and called for mutual aid from Berlin and Lebanon Valley, while the Hancock Fire Department was placed on standby. According to Sidewinder Photography on the scene, firefighters had to lay a significant amount of hose from the water source to battle the flames.
No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
New Lebanon Blaze
Fire broke out early Monday morning at a home at 563 County Route 34 where the sole occupant was able to escape safely. First responders reported a heavy fire condition on their arrival. Fire companies from both Columbia and Rensselaer Counties responded to the scene. No injuries were reported although County Route 34 was closed for several hours. Firefighters remained on the scene until well into the afternoon. The Columbia County Cause and Origin team is investigating. Besides Lebanon Valley and Tsatsawassa many other Columbia County fire companies responded, along with the Chatham Rescue Squad and NYS State Police.
