This past Sunday (09/10/2023) at 7:09AM, Kent Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Dean Rd for a report of a residential structure fire. While units were enroute, Putnam 911 advised the resident was reporting there was smoke throughout the house and an audible alarm was sounding. Upon arrival of 16-1-1(Chief), there was smoke throughout the house with no visible fire. A 1st alarm assignment was requested which summoned mutual aid from Lake Carmel Fire, Carmel Fire, and East Fishkill Fire. A fire was located behind a propane stove and the crew of 16-2-1 (Rescue/Engine) quickly went to work to turn out the propane, electric, and extinguishing the fire. Crews checked to see if the fire extended to any other part of the structure. The fire was contained to the area of the stove. The fire was investigated by the Putnam County Fire Investigation Team. Units cleared the scene at 9:39AM.
Units: Kent Fire: 16-1-1, 16-2-1, 16-4-1, and 16-8-1 Lake Carmel: 17-4-1 & 17-4-4 Carmel: 12–2-3 East Fishkill Fast Putnam County: Car 2, BOES5, and Battalion 15 Empress EMS |