PELHAM, NY (February 6, 2026) — Fire crews from multiple departments extinguished a fully involved motor vehicle fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway South on Friday morning after coordinating water supply and switching to foam operations due to a ruptured fuel tank.
At approximately 10:00 a.m., Pelham Engine 5 responded with Mount Vernon Fire Department units to the scene in the middle of the parkway, where no immediate water supply was available. Crews initially operated using onboard water while Car 2351 coordinated additional resources.
Pelham Engine 4 and Pelham Manor Engine 1 were requested to supplement water until a permanent source could be secured. Due to the ruptured fuel tank, firefighters transitioned to foam operations to control the fire and manage fuel runoff safely.
Strong coordination and communication among Pelham, Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor, Westchester County Police and Safeway Towing allowed the incident to be brought under control safely and efficiently.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards. Photos courtesy Pelham Fire Department.