Two teens in ‘extremely critical’ condition after horror fire rips through Westchester mansion
A fire at a mansion in Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, has left two teenagers in extremely critical condition. The blaze erupted early in the morning, trapping four occupants inside, including two children. Firefighters successfully rescued the victims, but the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- ▪The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. at a Cortlandt Manor home.
- ▪Two teenagers suffered severe burns covering about 50% of their bodies.
- ▪One firefighter is being treated for exhaustion due to the incident.
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Metro Two teens in ‘extremely critical’ condition after horror fire rips through Westchester mansion By Anna Young Published May 27, 2026, 8:45 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Four people, including two children, were critically injured after an overnight blaze ripped through a Westchester County mansion, trapping the victims inside as firefighters raced to rescue them. The massive fire erupted around 2:30 a.m. at a Cortlandt Manor home, with flames shooting from the doors and windows as firefighters battled through the blaze to pull the terrified residents from their second-floor bedrooms, Mohegan Lake Fire Chief Thomas Eade told News 12.
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