County officials ask residents to avoid Main Street near Mesier Park and North Mesier Avenue.
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Emergency responders are on the scene of a large fire in the Village of Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County.A spokesperson for County Executive William F.X. O'Neil reported an explosion and collapse of a building at 4 Brick Row.County officials asked residents to avoid Main Street near Mesier Park and North Mesier Avenue.Multiple people were treated at the scene, and others were transported to the hospital, including by Medevac.
'I have been briefed on the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed state emergency services personnel to assist in response efforts. As the situation develops, I urge all New Yorkers to follow the direction of law enforcement and other first responders working to keep the community safe. I join all New Yorkers in praying for the Village of Wappingers Falls,' Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
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