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In Riverhead, first responders were dispatched to Home Depot on Old Country Road at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21 where there was a report of a fire that broke out in the front of the building.
According to officials in Suffolk County, the fire originated outside of the store in an area with lawn furniture for sale. It appeared to spread to the exterior of the building, causing extensive damage.
Photos and videos from the scene can be found here.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire, which left the front of the building with extensive damage to the facade and sign, which were both heavily burned during the blaze.
The investigation into the fire is ongoing by the Riverhead Town Police Detective Squad, Riverhead Town Fire Marshal, and Suffolk County Police Arson Squad, but is not believed to be criminal in nature, police noted.
Following the fire, the store was temporarily closed during the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the fire has been asked to contact the Riverhead Town Police by calling (631) 727-4500 ext. 312.
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