Vista Fire Department Responds to Working Structure Fire on Elmwood Road


By Vista Fire Department
June 23, 2026

On Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 8:08 p.m., the Vista and South Salem Fire Departments were dispatched to a residence on Elmwood Road for a report of smoke coming from a house. Upon arrival, Vista Fire Department Chief Jeff Peck observed visible smoke from the roof and transmitted a first alarm assignment. During a 360-degree size-up of the structure, visible fire was observed on the rear, or “C side,” of the home, including the C/D corner. Vista and South Salem Fire Department crews quickly stretched three 1¾-inch hoselines and worked to knock down the main body of fire. Due to the size and complexity of the incident, multiple mutual aid agencies responded to assist at the scene and provide coverage. During fireground operations, one mayday was transmitted after a firefighter fell from the first floor into the basement. The firefighter was visible from the exterior, and Vista and South Salem firefighters quickly worked together to extricate the firefighter from the basement. The firefighter was immediately placed into the care of EMS, transported to the hospital for evaluation, and was released earlier this morning. No occupants were home at the time of the fire. The fire was reported by a passerby. The Westchester County Cause and Origin Team responded to the scene. The cause and origin of the fire was reviewed by the appropriate officials, and no further details are being released at this time. Vista Command was terminated shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning. The Vista Volunteer Fire Department would like to sincerely thank the following emergency response agencies and partners for their assistance: South Salem Fire Department Pound Ridge Fire Department Golden’s Bridge Fire Department Ridgefield Fire Department Bedford Hills Fire Department New Canaan Fire Department Wilton Fire Department Croton Falls Fire Department Georgetown Fire Department Mt. Kisco Fire Department Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps New Canaan EMS Lewisboro Police Department Westchester EMS Paramedics Battalion 13 Chief Jason Blauvelt 60 Control / Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Westchester County Cause & Origin - Zone 5 Town of Lewisboro Building Department New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) We are grateful for the professionalism, teamwork, and support demonstrated by all agencies involved.