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Ceiling Fall Results in Injured Firefighter Volunteer

Posted on Jan 25, 2012

Fire broke out in the early morning hours of Friday, January 20^th in a multi-unit corner home at 49 Windle Park in Tarrytown. One of the residents was alerted to the fire and called 911. All of the residents of the large house escaped without injury. A toddler was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but no further treatment was sought by the youngster's family.
It is believed that the fire started on the rear porch of the one of the second floor apartments. Firefighters were on the scene shortly after 6:00 am and according to the fire chief they were able to knock the fire down quickly. Onlookers could see firefighters wrapping up their hoses and heading out by 8:30am. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Red Cross was on the scene and meeting with the displaced residents by 9:00am. There were four apartments in the house and residents of three of the four apartments were assisted by the Red Cross with emergency funds immediately. While the Red Cross reports not having spoken to the fourth family yet, they are available for assistance. Some of the residents are staying with family and friends while the Red Cross assisted others with emergency shelter. Residents are not being allowed back into the burned house.
A young firefighter was injured while fighting the fire when a portion of the ceiling collapsed on him. Robert Hoyt Jr. was taken to Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow where he was treated for his injuries. Chief John McGee reported that Hoyt is expected to recover.