On October 19 at approximately 10:11 a.m., the Plattekill Fire Department and other agencies responded to a structure fire at 438 Plattekill Ardonia Road in Wallkill. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.

Upon arrival, the firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire conditions coming from a residence and attached garage. The firefighters operated defensively and applied water to the outside of the structure, preventing the fire from advancing further. Once they knocked out the bulk of the fire, crews began interior operations. The fire was completely extinguished by noon, and all fire units cleared the incident by 2 p.m.

For this emergency, the Plattekill FD received mutual aid from the American Red Cross, Central Hudson, Clintondale FD, Cronomer Valley FD, Highland FD, Modena FD, Milton FD, New Paltz FD, Plattekill FD Auxiliary, Town of Plattekill Police, Shawangunk Valley FD, Tilson FD, Ulster County Fire Coordinators, Ulster County Fire Investigation Unit, Wallkill Ambulance, and Wallkill FD.

The fire caused significant damage to the residence, displaced a family of three adults and two children, and killed the family’s pet dog. The family safely evacuated from the structure before firefighters arrived and received assistance from the American Red Cross. Additionally, no firefighters sustained severe injuries from the incident.

The family is currently accepting monetary donations, clothing and shoes, toiletries and personal hygiene products, and other basic necessities. To donate, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KzWU6AdPu/ and https://gofund.me/339625a24.