County Executive Mike Hein Provides Further Update on Shawangunk Ridge Wildfire

Posted May 6, 2015

Route 52 Has Been Re-Opened As Of 5:00 P.M.

Kingston, NY – The Ulster County Fire Coordinator’s Office has reported that Route 52 between Old Plank Road and Cragsmoor Road in the Walker Valley/Cragsmoor area is now open to traffic.  The area is still considered an active fire scene and firefighting operations will continue in the immediate vicinity. The public is asked to be aware of fire apparatus and personnel and is advised to use caution while traveling in the surrounding areas as smoke and weather conditions may change quickly.  The wildfire has now been 90% contained.

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