Crime & Safety

Suspicious Fire in Verplanck Under Investigation

State police ask for the public's help

New York State Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at 2 Lafayette St. in Verplanck just after 3 p.m. yesterday.

Anyone who might have been in the area or has any information regarding this fire is asked to call the New York State Police at (914) 737-7171. All calls will remain confidential.

The fire occurred in a vacant house, according to comments on Kempter’s Fire Wire.

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Buchanan, Montrose, Croton, Continental Village, Montrose VA and Mohegan fire departments assisted.


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