Firefighters rescue person trapped by flames in burning restaurant

Officials say quick action and the use of a water can and tools prevented the fire from spreading until a hose line was in place.

News 12 Staff

Jan 17, 2023, 5:14 PM

Updated 847 days ago

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Firefighters rescued a person trapped by flames on the second floor of a burning restaurant in Fort Montgomery Sunday night.
Fire officials say crews responded to the fire at Bear Mountain Pizza and Cafe Sunday night.
They were told a person was stuck on the second floor of the building.
The first fire crew was able to find the person and successfully get them to safety.
Officials say quick action and the use of a water can and tools prevented the fire from spreading until a hose line was in place.