Smoke Engulfs Two-Story Duplex in Thiells After Garbage Fire Spreads

January 15, 2026 | Thiells, NY

Firefighters rushed to a two-story duplex on Phyllis Drive in Thiells following reports of heavy smoke on Jan. 15. The blaze, which originated from what appeared to be a garbage can fire, quickly spread into the building, triggering a first alarm assignment at 11:14 a.m. Responders from Rockland County received support from mutual aid units en route to the scene.

2 Story duplex smoke within. Garbage can fire poss extended Mutual Aid en Route.

Details regarding any injuries or the full extent of the damage were not immediately available. Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the fire.

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