Fire 'Substantially' Damages Building In Nassau County

Authorities are investigating a fire that caused two people to suffer smoke inhalation, and substantially damaged a Long Island commercial building

NCPD said a 75-year-old man and a 58-year-old man exited the building, which is located at 241 East Shore Road, and called 911 after noticing the fire in an office suite and attempting to put it out.
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Nicole Valinote

08/22/2021 5:00 p.m.

The Arson Bomb Squad is investigating a blaze that broke out in Great Neck at about 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22, the Nassau County Police Department reported.

A 75-year-old man and a 58-year-old man exited the building, which is located at 241 East Shore Road, and called 911 after noticing the fire in an office suite and attempting to put it out, according to police.

Police said the 58-year-old suffered smoke inhalation and burns to both arms. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The 75-year-old was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

The cause of the fire has not been determined yet, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing.

NCPD said the following agencies responded to the scene:

The Great Neck Alert Fire Department
The Great Neck Vigilant Fire Department
The Manhasset – Lakeville Fire Departments
The Nassau County Fire Marshal

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