Person hurt after tent and makeshift pallet structure catch fire in City of Newburgh
Police say the fire is believed to be accidental, and the victim suffered a minor burn.
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Police say one person was injured early Valentine’s Day morning when a tent and a makeshift wooden structure made out of pallets caught fire in the City of Newburgh.
Officials tell News 12 the fire broke out around 5 a.m. in the woods behind the Dunkin’ on South Robinson Avenue.
The area was described to News 12 by a tipster as a place where people may have been staying.
When News 12 went to the scene, a small foot path could be seen leading into the woods. What appeared to be the remains of a mattress, a couch, wooden pallets and children’s bikes were visible in the area.
Police say someone who was there suffered a minor burn to his leg. He refused treatment at the scene.
The fire is believed to be accidental. No other injuries were reported.
