Firefighters Battle Blaze at Huguenot Home

No injuries reported as crews work to extinguish well-advanced house fire

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:21am

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Firefighters in Port Jervis, New York responded to a house fire with possible entrapment early Thursday morning. The fire department arrived to find a well-advanced structure fire and immediately went to work knocking down the majority of the blaze. No one was home at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.

Why it matters

House fires pose a serious threat to public safety, especially when they become well-advanced before being reported. The quick response and coordinated efforts of the Port Jervis Fire Department likely prevented further damage and potential loss of life in this incident.

The details

The Port Jervis Fire Department was requested on a second alarm assignment with two engines. Car 1 arrived to find a well-advanced structure fire. Engine 2 arrived as the first due engine with a full crew and was followed shortly after by Huguenot Engine 814. Both crews immediately went to work knocking down the majority of the fire. Engine 6 was directed to a fill site on Painted Aprons Terrace and drafted nearly 20,000 gallons from a pond.

  • The fire was reported shortly before 4 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2026.
  • Firefighters also responded to a call at Kolmar later in the day, which was determined to be an issue with a rooftop unit.

The players

Port Jervis Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the house fire in Huguenot.

Engine 2

The first due engine that arrived on the scene with a full crew.

Huguenot Engine 814

The engine that arrived shortly after Engine 2 to assist in firefighting efforts.

Engine 6

The engine that was directed to a fill site on Painted Aprons Terrace to draft water from a nearby pond.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of a swift and coordinated emergency response to contain and extinguish house fires, which can quickly become dangerous and life-threatening. The actions of the Port Jervis Fire Department likely prevented further damage and potential loss of life in this case.