05/12/2026
This evening around 5:30 PM, the Port Chester Fire Department was dispatched by 60 Control to 23 Austin Place for a reported inside odor of gas.
As crews entered the basement of the structure, they were met with a heavy smoke condition. After an aggressive search, firefighters located a fire within the walls between the basement and first floor of the residence. A handline was quickly stretched and the fire was rapidly knocked down. Crews then opened up surrounding areas to check for any extension throughout the home.
Following the fire, one member operating on scene suffered a medical emergency. He was immediately assisted by fellow firefighters, Port Chester Police Department, and Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS personnel before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. Thankfully, he is doing well.
The fire was determined to be accidental in nature.
Units on scene:
2392, 2393, 2398,
E60, E61, E62, E63, E64,
TL2, R40, R41,
L-30 (Rye Brook Fire Department)
Also assisting on scene:
Port Chester Police Department
Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS
Port Chester Code Enforcement
Con Edison Gas
Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Cause & Origin Team
Units covering the Village during the incident:
Harrison: 2161, E12
Village of Mamaroneck: 2242, TL20
West Harrison: 2501, E265
Excellent work by all agencies operating on scene and a reminder that what may initially come in as a routine call can quickly turn into a working fire. Stay safe.
