Daily MonroeLarge Fire at Middletown Propane Facility Closes Route 17 in Both Directions From Exits 116 to 118
Yisroel R.
A massive fire broke out Tuesday morning at a propane facility in Middletown, prompting a major emergency response and shutting down a portion of Route 17 in both directions.
The fire broke out at Blue Flame Propane, located at 307 Bloomingburg Road, near Exit 118. The blaze was initially labeled a three-alarm fire before later being escalated to a five-alarm as crews continued battling the flames.
New York State Police announced that Route 17 is closed in both directions between Exits 116 and 118 due to the fire. The closure is approximately 20 minutes from Kiryas Joel and could impact motorists traveling between Kiryas Joel and the Catskills. Traffic detours have been put in place.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area, follow posted detour signs and allow extra travel time as significant traffic delays are expected while emergency crews continue operating at the scene.
No injuries have been reported at this time, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
