Beekman-Poughquag Road Closed Due to Propane Fire at Barton Orchards Public Asked to Avoid Area

Beekman-Poughquag Road Closed Due to Propane Fire at Barton Orchards

Public Asked to Avoid Area

 

Beekman-Poughquag Road (CR 7) remains closed from Beekman Road to Recreation Road in the Town of Beekman as multiple fire, emergency response and law enforcement agencies have been on site at Barton Orchards responding to a propane delivery truck leak and resulting fire.   While the bulk of the fire has been extinguished, the road remains closed due to fire department activity.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and Emergency Response Commissioner Dana Smith continue to monitor the situation.   Dutchess County Emergency Response representatives, including the County’s Hazardous Materials Team (Haz Mat team), were dispatched quickly to the site, providing assistance to the Beekman Fire Department.  Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office has also been on site throughout the event with New York State Police.    Multiple power outages occurred in the area.  NYSEG was able to quickly restore power to approximately 800 customers in the area and are working on restoring the remaining customers.

County Executive Molinaro said, “Thank you to all of the emergency responders on site today at Barton Orchards.  We are grateful for their fast and professional response in addressing a dangerous situation.   Response is ongoing and we appreciate the public’s cooperation in avoiding the Beekman-Poughquag Road area to allow our emergency responders to safely do their jobs.”

Author: Harlem Valley News