Multi-state response helps put out blaze on Merwin Road

NORTH EAST — When the call came in on Sunday, Nov. 15, about a structure fire in the town of North East, multiple fire companies from northeastern Dutchess County and the northwest corner of Connecticut were quick to arrive on the scene where they worked in tandem to extinguish the fire.

Millerton Fire Chief Jason Watson reported that the call about the fire at 38 Merwin Road came in to the firehouse on Sunday at around 2:30 p.m. The Millerton Fire Company responded immediately and arrived on the scene within three minutes. 

Describing the scene, Watson said there were flames coming out of the second story window. Though the residents were home when the fire occurred, he said everyone got out safely and no injuries were reported.

In addition to the Millerton Fire Company, fire companies from the towns of Amenia, Pine Plains and Copake responded to the call along with fire companies from the nearby border towns of Sharon and Lakeville, Conn. Within half an hour, the fire was extinguished, according to Watson.

Along with praising the Millerton Fire Company for doing a great job, Amenia Fire Chief Aaron Howard Jr. spoke highly about how the multiple fire companies train together and merge as one team in emergency situations.

“We brought manpower and additional aid to assist them and they all did a great job,” Howard said. “I think it’s the strength and North East, Dutchess County and northwest Connecticut that we really worked together.”

Watson noted that the structure at 38 Merwin Road is still standing. At this time, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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