CRAGSMOOR – Fire Saturday evening damaged a former church, now used
as a private residence.
The fire at 12 Meadow Lane in Cragsmoor brought out firefighters from
seven departments. Six firefighters were injured and taken to the hospital
– two more seriously injured than the others, according to Ulster
County EMS Coordinator Richard Muellerleile. Three other firefighters
refused treatment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and unknown. An initial report
suggested a propane tank exploded.
Heavy smoke made it difficult to initially reach the fire and knock down
the flames, authorities said.
