NEWBURGH – Firefighters were kept busy on July 4th fire destroyed a garage at 88 Benkard Avenue with 55 gallons of oil running down the street.
Firefighters placed booms before each catch basin in the area to absorb the liquid before it entered the drains. Orange County HAZ-MAT was also called in to assist.
Newburgh City firefightersd were assisted at the scene by New Windsor with Highland Engine Company on standby at the public safety buiding.
The fire is under investigation.
Newburgh City Police assisted by blocking off traffic.
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