Crime & Safety

Fire Ravages Multiple Homes In Poughkeepsie

Flames could be seen from across the Hudson River.

Several fire departments responded to Duane Street in Poughkeepsie for a massive fire.
Several fire departments responded to Duane Street in Poughkeepsie for a massive fire. (Photo by Eero Vaitkus)

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Multiple homes caught fire in Poughkeepsie Tuesday night. Several fire departments responded to the scene of the blaze on Duane Street.

The fire started around 9:30 p.m. It caused widespread power outages in the area, but most of those outages have now been restored.

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Flames could be seen from across the Hudson River. Photo by Dawn Mahar.


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