Person jumps to safety as fire engulfs Newburgh apartment building, 3 firefighters injured

Three firefighters were treated at the scene; one was hospitalized with second-degree burns.

News 12 Staff

Nov 21, 2024, 11:47 AM

Updated 21 days ago

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A dramatic fire broke out Tuesday night at an apartment building on Kenny Court.
The blaze, reported around 11 p.m., engulfed the second floor.
A person jumped to safety, escaping harm.
Three firefighters were treated at the scene; one was hospitalized with second-degree burns.
Two cats succumbed to injuries.
An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.