Suspicious fire guts vacant building in Greene County

COXSACKIE – Fire in an abandoned building at 13066 Route 9W in the Town of Coxsackie has been considered suspicious in nature.

First responders were called to the scene shortly after 3 pm. on Thursday, June 18.

Shortly after the first reports of smoke coming from the area, the building went up in flames.

Firefighters from the New Baltimore Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze.

There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Catskill at 845-344-5300 and refer to case NY2600768081.