A fire broke out in a bunkhouse at the Munkatch boys camp in Kiamisha, Monday afternoon. But thankfully, no one was seriously injured. Sources tell YWN Catskills that the fire started around 3:50PM in a basement of a 3 story bunk house / dormitory at the camp which is located on Route 42. The Monticello Fire Department as well as deputies from the Sullivan County Sheriff Department helped evacuate the children on the upper floors – who were still unaware that a fire had started in the basement.

A second alarm was requested, and mutual aid was called from the towns of Smallwood, Fallsburg, Rock Hill and others.

Catskills Hatzolah was on the scene along with Mobilmedics, and one person was taken to the hospital for some smoke inhalation. Their condition appeared to be stable.

Thanks to the quick response of the fire department, the damage was minimal, and mostly smoke-related. Additionally, thanks to the Sheriff Deputies along with the Monticello FD – all the occupants were safely evacuated, possibly saving many lives.

FIRST REPORT 3:50PM: There is a working structure fire at the Munkatch Camp in Kiamisha, located on Route 42. The Monticello Fire Department is on the scene and requesting a 2nd Alarm response. Mutual aid from additional townships are responding. Catskills Hatzolah is on the scene as well as Mobilemedics.

YWN Catskills has been told that all the children are safely out of the building.

Please avoid the area as there is heavy traffic on Route 42.

(YWN Sullivan County Newsroom)