On Monday, August 29th at approximately 10:45pm, firefighters arrived to an active fire on the second level of the 990,000 square-foot commercial building of the Gap Northeast Distribution Center located in Fishkill, New York.
Fishkill Fire Chief Brandon Knapp stated that an aggressive attack was made by firefighters but they were driven out by rapidly deteriorating fire conditions within 7 minutes. Putnam, Dutchess and Orange County Fire Departments were called to assist in containing the fire. In addition, EMS units and NYS Police were onsite. One firefighter sustained an injury. He received a minor laceration on his leg.
An investigation by various agencies is in progress. NYS Police asks that anyone who may have any information should contact them at 845-677-7300.
Photos of fire by Frank Becerra Jr. can be viewed here.