CRAGSMOOR – The Sam’s Point Preserve wildfire that has been
raging since it broke out last Saturday was fully contained on Thursday.
Over 2,000 acres were consumed by the incident.
More than 300 first responders from 91 fire departments in Ulster, Greene,
Sullivan, Dutchess, Delaware and Orange counties, as well as state personnel
and resources from a number of agencies battled the blaze.
No homes or major structures were damaged and there were no reports of
injuries.
Sam’s Point and Minnewaska State Park remained closed all week as
a precaution.
