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Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home
Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home One person was killed in a house fire that engulfed a Long Island home in flames, officials said. The fire erupted at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 in New Cassel, according to Nassau County Police. When officials arrived at Division Avenue, the scene of the blaze, the house was fully engulfed and they were informed that an elderly woman was still inside. The conditions of the fire made the search for the woman impossible until the flames were put out by the Westbury Fire Department and multiple local departments. Jacqueline Geffrand, aged 73, was pronounced dead at the scene by para…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations
Fallen Fdny Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations A New York City Fire Department firefighter from Long Island has completed his last act of heroism, saving five lives through organ donations.  William "Billy" Moon will save five people, including three New York residents who were in need of donations of a heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys, according to an announcement from LiveOnNewYork, a non-profit focused on organ and tissue donation. .@FDNY Firefighter Moon will save the lives of 5 individuals including 3 in NY who were in need of a heart, liver, lungs & kidneys. He was a hero in life and is now a hero in death who will live on…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Firefighter In Region Who Was HS Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27 Firefighter In Region Who Was HS Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27
Firefighter In Region Who Was HS Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27 A firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 27. Servando Rodriguez, of Yonkers, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 8, according to his obituary. Rodriguez worked as a firefighter for the City of Yonkers. "It has been a pleasure meeting, knowing, and interacting with him during my years at Yonkers High School," former classmate Joel Pike wrote in a Facebook post. "Truly, he served his city with great distinction and gallant bravery. His service was greatly appreciated.  "Folks, this is indeed a sad way to close out 2021, another challenging year for everyone. He will be woe…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Business Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Business
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Business About 150 firefighters from 14 departments responded to a three-alarm fire that broke out a Long Island business. It happened on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 pm in Farmingdale at Tronic Planting Company Inc. located on Potter Street.  Eight employees were inside the building when the fire started and evacuated without injuries, according to Nassau County Police. The fire was extinguished after going to three-alarm status. Two firemen suffered smoke inhalation and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Town of Oyster Bay Building Department will inspect the structure. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Four-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Four-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
Four-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Click here for a new, updated story: 120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm Long Island House Fire  Firefighters are on the scene of a four-alarm house fire that has moved to another structure on Long Island. The fire started around 12:40 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at 490 Secatogue Ave., in Farmingdale, said Nassau County Police. The fire has reportedly jumped to a second structure causing a fourth-alarm to be sounded. Numerous fire departments are on the scene. Limited information is available at this time.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates on this devel…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home A three-alarm fire destroyed a Long Island home just two days before Christmas. More than 100 firefighters from seven departments battled the three-alarm blaze that broke out at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 at a home on Farnum Boulevard in Franklin Square, fire officials said. It is unclear what caused the fire, which quickly spread to every floor in the house, destroying it. Firefighters from Franklin Square and Munson, Franklin Square, Elmont, New Hyde Park, Plainview, Hempstead, and West Hempstead all responded to the scene. Officials said the fire was knocked down in appr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Photos: Three Injured, Two Dogs Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Adjacent Long Island Homes Photos: Three Injured, Two Dogs Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Adjacent Long Island Homes
Photos: Three Injured, Two Dogs Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Adjacent Long Island Homes Two dogs are dead and three suffered injuries after a massive house fire broke out in Elmont, which spread to a second home, officials said. First responders were dispatched to Oakley Avenue at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Nassau County Police Arson and Bomb Squad reported. Upon arrival, first responders found the house at 146 Oakley fully engulfed, and the fire quickly spread to a neighboring home. Crews from the Elmont Fire Department and Franklin Square Fire Department responded to knock down the flames, which did extensive damage to both homes. According to police…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Lindenhurst VFW Post Fire Rips Through Lindenhurst VFW Post
Fire Rips Through Lindenhurst VFW Post Firefighters from across the area are on the scene of a large fire in the attic area at the VFW Post in Lindenhurst. The fire started around 10:37 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 560 N. Delaware Ave., said the Suffolk County Police. Currently, Daniels Street and Delaware Avenue near the scene are closed to traffic, police said. Numerous departments are reporting to the scene where reportedly at least two firefighters have been injured. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge
Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge A 59-year-old man was found dead inside his Hauppauge home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after setting the residence on fire, Suffolk County Police said. The fire was reported at the Colonial-style home around 10:49 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at 108 Grissom Way, the Suffolk County Police said. The unidentified man was found inside the charred home after the fire was extinguished by firefighters from Hauppauge, Smithtown and Central Islip fire departments. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating the fire and what they believe is a s…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Hicksville House Fire Woman Killed In Hicksville House Fire
Woman Killed In Hicksville House Fire A woman in Hicksville died after being pulled out of the second floor of her home during a fire. Firefighters were dispatched to a Ketcham Avenue home shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, when the fire broke out in a two-story home, which was reportedly cluttered, leaving a difficult task for fire crews. The unidentified 49-year-old woman was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to the Nassau University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been released. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it is not expected t…

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by Zak Failla