House Fire in Hillcrest Quickly Contained by Multiple Departments

A house fire broke out today at 9 Buena Vista Avenue in Hillcrest, drawing a large emergency response from multiple fire departments and agencies across Rockland County.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered an active fire at the residence and immediately began suppression efforts. Firefighters worked efficiently to bring the situation under control and prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures.

During the incident, a shed located behind the home also caught fire. Responders were able to quickly extinguish that blaze as well, preventing further damage.

Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including fire departments from Hillcrest, Nanuet, Spring Valley, and New City, along with Spring Hill EMS, Rockland Paramedics, and Ramapo Police, all of whom played a role in managing the emergency and securing the area.

The fire has since been fully extinguished, and crews remained on scene for a period of time to ensure there were no remaining hot spots and that the area was safe.

At this time, there has been no official confirmation regarding injuries or the cause of the fire. Authorities are expected to conduct an investigation.