Commuters in the town of Newburgh, NY saw a flurry of activity on Wednesday when emergency vehicles from multiple agencies all responded to an early morning emergency.

Fire trucks and volunteer vehicles were seen speeding down both Route 32 and 300 as they raced to an enormous car fire that was threatening to spread to a neighboring house.

Multiple agencies in Orange County responded to a fire that had completely engulfed a vehicle and threatened to spread to a nearby building (Cronomer Valley Fire Department via Facebook)
Multiple agencies in Orange County responded to a fire that had completely engulfed a vehicle and threatened to spread to a nearby building (Cronomer Valley Fire Department via Facebook)
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Car Fire in Orange County, NY

"At 8:45am, Cronomer Valley was dispatched to a reported Car Fire threatening a structure", began the post from Cronomer Valley Fire Department (CVFD) on Facebook (below). Photos show the totality of the flame's damage.

The vehicle, which was mere feet from a building, seemed to be threatening to spread further. CVFD shared that thanks to combined efforts with Plattekill Fire Department, Goodwill Fire Department and Middle Hope Fire Department, the blaze was safely contained.

Luckily, firefighters were able to contain the flames before they spread to the nearby structure (Cronomer Valley Fire Department via Facebook)
Luckily, firefighters were able to contain the flames before they spread to the nearby structure (Cronomer Valley Fire Department via Facebook)
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Volunteer Opportunities with Cronomer Valley Fire Department

CVFD also used the opportunity to invite residents curious about volunteering at the department to stop by the firehouse, located at 296 N Plank Rd in Newburgh, on Monday or Wednesday evenings. As many residents learned last month, the fire department goes far beyond responding to emergencies.

Santa Claus arriving at the Chadwick Lake tree lighting ceremony
Santa Claus and Misses Claus made a flashy entrance inside a Cronomer Valley Fire Department truck (TSM Poughkeepsie)
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CVFD and the Town of Newburgh Tree Lighting Ceremony

In December, the CVFD treated residents to a spectacular evening at Chadwick Lake Park with a visit from both Santa and Mrs. Claus. Arriving in a CVFD truck (above), the special guests were the highlight of an evening that included a bonfire and tree lighting (below).

The lit Christmas tree at Chadwick Lake Park in Newburgh, NY
The Town of Newburgh's tree lighting ceremony at Chadwick Lake ended with this beautiful sight (TSM Poughkeepsie)
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Tour this Jaw-Dropping Airbnb in Newburgh, NY

Live above the clouds in one of the most stunning Airbnbs listed for rent in the Hudson Valley. Believe it or not, it's located in Newburgh, NY.

Gallery Credit: Steven/Airbnb

LOOK! Abandoned Orange County Chopper HQs in Newburgh-TLC's 'American Chopper'

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.
In 2003, a father-son business reality show hit the Discovery Channel. It was called American Chopper and it followed the custom motorcycle-building business of the Teutul family out of Newburgh, NY. Paul Sr. owned the shop with sons Paul Jr. and Mikey working in the business. There was a slew of cast and characters. The center of the show wasn't just the amazing custom motorcycles built for celebrities and others, it was the volatile relationship between Sr. and Jr. The show ran for 12 seasons before the two could no longer get along. It ended up in lawsuits and the two not talking for ten-plus years. In the past few years, the business moved to Florida. This left the 61,000-square-foot headquarters for sale and abandoned. Take a look at what remained of Orange County Choppers.

Gallery Credit: © 2020 CBRE, Inc., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDpnZClZfkA, chrissy cavotta-Townsquare Media