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Rockland Firefighters Assist in Massive Christmas Morning Blaze at Commercial Building in Mahwah, NJ

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MAHWAH, NJ – A multi-alarm fire broke out at Arzee building supply in Mahwah, New Jersey on Christmas morning.

The fire was first reported around 4:40 a.m. Residents in Suffern, New York described hearing a loud explosion prior to the fire. The fire drew a huge response with over 20 companies responding to the scene. Rockland County firefighters were some of the first firefighters on scene.

No occupants of the building or responding firefighters were injured during the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.

The Rockland Report was on scene and recorded the events as they unfolded.

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Clarkstown Police Department Temporary Road Closure April 22-April 25th Valley Cottage

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Gilchrest Rd will be temporarily closed beginning, Monday, April 22 to Thursday, April 25, at the railroad crossing between Stern Place and Sasson Terrace in Valley Cottage. This closure is due to construction upgrades being performed by CSX. Please follow the posted detours provided by CSX.

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Update From The Clarkstown Police Department

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Recently, a resident posted this picture of a large black rat snake at Congers Lake. Town staff was sent to identify and locate it and the photo was sent to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation experts who identified it as an extremely large native black rat snake. According to the DEC these snakes average three to five feet but can grow to as large as eight feet. It is not venomous and poses NO harm to people. It is prime season to see them as they emerge from hibernation and the temperature is still cool out. They feed on mice, voles, small birds and eggs etc.
If you see this snake or others like it just give it space, they will be slower this time of year due to weather and will pose no harm to any residents. If you have any questions related to wildlife please call DEC region 3 general wildlife line 845-256-3098. If you see a snake like this at Congers Lake realize that is its natural habitat and please give it space.

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