Lake Mahopac Fire Is Under Investigation

MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- A fire that occurred at a home in Mahopac Falls at 142 West Lake Blvd., on Tuesday is currently under investigation after the blaze severely damaged a portion of the residence.

Fire department on the scene.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

Mahopac Fire Department battled a blaze at a house overlooking Lake Mahopac on Tuesday.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

The fire occurred at 142 West Lake Blvd., Mahopac Falls.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

Firefighters were concerned with tankers because they did not have access to the lake.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

The back of the house which shows the fire.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

The neighborhood was filled with smoke caused by the fire.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

Carmel Fire Department was brought in to set up a "fill station" for the many tankers at the dry hydrant at the end of Baldwin Place Rd.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

Fire departments arriving to the scene.
Photo Credit: *Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department*

by Alesha Hanson

03/11/2015 12:30 p.m.

Firefighters were concerned with tankers because access to the lake was nearly impossible, according to MFVFD public information officer Jack Casey.

Mahopac Fire Department units arrived on the scene around 1:30 p.m. and calls for assistance went out to Mahopac, Carmel, Mohegan, FAST Team and Putnam Valley.

With the increasing extent of fire, calls to Croton Falls, Kent, Somers and Yorktown were brought in to cover fire stations for other possible calls, Casey said.

In addition to first on the scene Carmel Police units, Fire Police, TransCare Medics, PC Fire Investigators, PC Bureau of Emergency Services Car -#4 and Mahopac School Transportation supervisors were called in.

Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Captain Anthony Nistico was initial Incident Commander, and was assisted by Mahopac Chiefs Lena and Nikisher until Mahopac Falls Chief Jeff Boyle arrived and assumed command. Carmel Fire Department was brought in to set up a "fill station" for the many tankers at the dry hydrant at the end of Baldwin Place Rd.

No people were injured in the fire, but the house is severely damaged. The fire is still under investigation.

Click here for Daily Voice's story on the fire, published Tuesday.

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