Structure Fire at 63 Apple Tree Lane AKA Barton Orchard
Date: 8/23/22
On August 22, 2022 at approximately 12:48 pm, the Beekman Fire District was
dispatched to the above address for a report of a propane truck leaking into
multiple buildings. Apon arrival, crews encountered an active fire involving
multiple vehicles including the propane truck and adjacent buildings. A 2nd alarm
was quickly requested, and initial fire suppression efforts were attempted but
unsuccessful due to the rapid fire spread fueled by propane. A defensive strategy
was implemented as well as evacuation of all first responders and civilians in the
immediate area and surrounding neighborhoods. Numerous resources were
requested and brought to the scene and once the immediate area was deemed
safe, firefighters worked to cool the propane truck tank and suppress the
buildings and vehicles involved as well as contain the fire from spreading to any of
the other buildings. The fire was placed under control approximately 3 hours into
the incident and personnel cleared at approximately 7pm. 1 firefighter suffered a
minor injury and all the animals on the property were unharmed. In all, numerous
vehicles and 2 buildings were destroyed, and heat damage to several of the
surrounding buildings. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Beekman Fire
District
PO Box 400
Poughquag, NY 12570
The following fire departments assisted, with a total of 26 pieces of apparatus:
On Scene Companies: Beekman, Union Vale, Pawling, East Fishkill Lagrange,
Dover, Hughsonville, New Hackensack, Millbrook, East Clinton, Patterson
(Putnam), Kent (Putnam).
Stand By Companies: Roosevelt, Pleasant Valley, Glenham, New Milford
(Connecticut)
Also on scene were the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response,
Dutchess County Hazmat, Dutchess County Fire Investigation, Dutchess County
Sheriffs, and the New York State Police. The New York State DOCCS also provided
assistance.
We send our sincerest thanks to all the agencies involved in mitigation of this
incident. Anyone with questions or comments can reach out to me directly by the
information listed below.
Sincerely,
Robert Mallen
1st Assistant Chief – Incident Commander
Beekman Fire District
Beekmantraining@gmail.com
