FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2023

Update On Spring Valley Fatal Fire

5 injured & 5 Confirmed Fatalities Including 2 Minors

New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and other local officials provided an update Saturday on a fatal fire in the Village of Spring Valley that had 5 confirmed fatalities, including 2 minors, and 5 people rushed to the hospital.

Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Kear, Office of Buildings & Codes (OBC) Director Ed Markunas, Spring Valley Police Chief Rich Oleszczuk and Spring Valley Police Lieutenant Jack Bosworth were alongside the County Executive for the briefing on the work and challenges of the scene.

“On behalf of the people of Rockland County we offer our sincerest prayers and thoughts to the families who were involved and those who have been displaced,” said County Executive Ed Day. “We will do whatever we can do to get them through this tragedy moving forward.”

Watch the full press conference here.