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Gas Explosion Sparks Massive House Fire In Nassau County: Police Gas Explosion Sparks Massive House Fire In Nassau County: Police
Gas Explosion Sparks Massive House Fire In Nassau County: Police A gas explosion sparked a massive residential fire that tore through a Glen Head home on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5:53 p.m., Nassau County Police announced on Friday, Oct. 31. Officers responded to a residence on Cedar Swamp Road after reports of a house fire, according to detectives. When police arrived, flames were visible from the home. All residents safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The fire caused substantial structural damage before being extinguished by the Glenwood Fire Department with assistance from nearby fire companies. The Nassau County Fire Marshal, the Arson Bomb…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Flames Rip Through Halal Munchies Restaurant In Nassau County, Firefighter Hurt: Arson Squad Flames Rip Through Halal Munchies Restaurant In Nassau County, Firefighter Hurt: Arson Squad
Flames Rip Through Halal Munchies Restaurant In Nassau County, Firefighter Hurt: Arson Squad A fire broke out at Halal Munchies in Hicksville just after midnight, injuring a firefighter and drawing a large emergency response, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. Officers were called to the restaurant at 5 East Marie Street at 12:13 a.m. after smoke was seen pouring from the building. All occupants had evacuated before police arrived, authorities said. The Hicksville Fire Department, along with neighboring departments, worked to extinguish the flames, according to the release. A firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene. The Nassau County Fire…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through Nassa County Home: Police Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through Nassa County Home: Police
Firefighter Injured As Heavy Flames Rip Through Nassa County Home: Police A firefighter was hospitalized after a late-night blaze tore through a two-story home on Long Island, officials announced. The East Meadow Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire on Maitland Street around 11:46 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, according to Nassau County police. Flames were already ripping through the private dwelling when firefighters arrived, with early reports suggesting occupants might be trapped inside, as K2M Fire Photography photos posted on Facebook show. Engine 612 was first due and stretched lines into operation as mutual aid was requested and a second …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Firefighter Hospitalized, Residents Displaced In Nassau County Apartment Fire: Police Firefighter Hospitalized, Residents Displaced In Nassau County Apartment Fire: Police
Firefighter Hospitalized, Residents Displaced In Nassau County Apartment Fire: Police An overnight fire ripped through a Woodbury apartment complex at 12:51 a.m., forcing residents to evacuate and sending one firefighter to the hospital, Nassau County police said on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The blaze erupted at the Fairhaven Apartments on 106 Fairhaven Boulevard, according to detectives. The Woodbury Fire Department, with assistance from neighboring departments, responded to extinguish the flames. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad were called to the scene to investigate the fire, authorities said. All occupants were evacuated safely with no reported injuries. A f…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Resident Hospitalized, Dog Rescued After Bedroom Fire In Nassau County Home: Police Resident Hospitalized, Dog Rescued After Bedroom Fire In Nassau County Home: Police
Resident Hospitalized, Dog Rescued After Bedroom Fire In Nassau County Home: Police A bedroom fire tore through a home in East Rockaway on Saturday, Aug. 23, sending one person to the hospital, Nassau County police announced. The blaze broke out around 4:05 p.m. at a 3rd Avenue residence, where Chief of Department Craig Gelb arrived within two minutes of dispatch to find smoke coming from the two-story house, according to the East Rockaway Fire Department. Gelb was advised of flames at the rear of the structure and transmitted a working fire signal. One occupant and his dog were met at the front door, and firefighters quickly discovered another person may still be inside o…

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by Jillian Pikora
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6 Boats Damaged As Flames Rip Through Crabby Amy’s At Treasure Island Marina In Nassau County 6 Boats Damaged As Flames Rip Through Crabby Amy’s At Treasure Island Marina In Nassau County
6 Boats Damaged As Flames Rip Through Crabby Amy’s At Treasure Island Marina In Nassau County A massive fire tore through Crabby Amy’s in Seaford, damaging multiple nearby boats, the Arson Bomb Squad announced on Friday, Aug. 22. The blaze broke out at the restaurant located at 2880 Ocean Avenue within the Treasure Island Marina at 9:23 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, according to detectives. Officers arrived to find the building fully engulfed in flames. The Wantagh Fire Department and surrounding companies responded to battle the fire and prevent it from spreading further. Six unoccupied boats docked nearby sustained damage, authorities said. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson B…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fire At Oceanside’s High Seas Gallery Exposes Secret Drug Operation: Nassau County Police Fire At Oceanside’s High Seas Gallery Exposes Secret Drug Operation: Nassau County Police
Fire At Oceanside’s High Seas Gallery Exposes Secret Drug Operation: Nassau County Police A fire inside Nassau County’s premier glass art gallery led investigators to uncover an alleged drug operation run by its owner, police announced on Thursday, Aug. 21. Zachary Mednick, 31, of Poplar Street, was arrested after a fire broke out at his Oceanside business, High Seas Gallery, located at 2901 Long Beach Road, according to Nassau County police. Firefighters rushed to the second floor around 2:25 p.m. after heavy smoke poured from the building. Multiple fire departments battled the blaze, and the Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad also responded. No injuries were repor…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fire Erupts Inside Nassau County Nail Salon, Triggers Major Emergency Response Fire Erupts Inside Nassau County Nail Salon, Triggers Major Emergency Response
Fire Erupts Inside Nassau County Nail Salon, Triggers Major Emergency Response A fire tore through a Long Island nail salon over the holiday weekend, prompting a major emergency response, the Nassau County Police Department announced on Saturday, July 5. The flames broke out inside Central Park Nail Spa at 133 Central Park Road in Plainview around 6:53 p.m., according to the department’s Arson Bomb Squad. Officers were initially called to the scene for reports of a smoke odor coming from the building, detectives said. Once there, they found a fire burning inside the business. Multiple fire departments, including Plainview Fire Department, worked to extinguish the fla…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Tow Truck Blaze, Fire Inside Office Deemed 'Suspicious' At Avi’s Auto In Hewlett: Police Tow Truck Blaze, Fire Inside Office Deemed 'Suspicious' At Avi’s Auto In Hewlett: Police
Tow Truck Blaze, Fire Inside Office Deemed 'Suspicious' At Avi’s Auto In Hewlett: Police A tow truck burst into flames and fire spread into a Hewlett auto body shop early Monday, June 9, prompting a multi-agency response, Nassau County police announced on Tuesday, June 10. The fire ignited in front of Avi’s Auto Center at 1205 West Broadway around 2:57 a.m., police said. Hewlett Fire Department was first on the scene and quickly knocked down the truck fire, but when smoke continued to pour from the building, crews forced their way inside, according to the fire department. Inside the office area, they discovered another small fire and extinguished it using one of two stretched h…

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by Jillian Pikora
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House Fire Kills Two Dogs, Cat; Tenant Charged With Arson, Animal Torture: NCPD House Fire Kills Two Dogs, Cat; Tenant Charged With Arson, Animal Torture: NCPD
House Fire Kills Two Dogs, Cat; Tenant Charged With Arson, Animal Torture: Ncpd A fire that killed two dogs and a cat inside a Plainview home led to the arrest of a tenant on arson and animal cruelty charges, Nassau County Police announced on Tuesday, May 27. Jahan Kia, 40, is accused of setting a blaze inside the basement stairwell of a home on Eileen Avenue around 7:50 p.m. on Monday, May 26, according to a release from the Arson Bomb Squad. Firefighters from Bethpage and surrounding departments responded quickly and extinguished the flames. No people were inside the residence at the time, but two dogs and a cat were found dead, police said. Kia, identified as a ten…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Critical, 4 Rescued Including 6-Year-Old Boy From Nassau County House Fire Man Critical, 4 Rescued Including 6-Year-Old Boy From Nassau County House Fire
Man Critical, 4 Rescued Including 6-Year-Old Boy From Nassau County House Fire A man was pulled from a burning home by police officers in East Meadow and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, authorities announced on Monday, May 26. Officers responded to a house fire on 8th Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, and were told three residents—a 66-year-old man, 35-year-old woman, and 6-year-old boy—had made it out safely, according to the Arson Bomb Squad. But another man, 63, was still trapped inside the two-story home, police said. The officers entered the residence, searched the second floor, and located the man, removing him to safety. He was taken to a …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Intense Fire Rips Through East Meadow Home: Arson Bomb Squad Intense Fire Rips Through East Meadow Home: Arson Bomb Squad
Intense Fire Rips Through East Meadow Home: Arson Bomb Squad A fire erupted on Cooper Drive in East Meadow, engulfing the second floor of a residential home on the morning of Friday, Jan. 10, according to the Nassau County Police Department. First Precinct police arrived at the scene at approximately 10:50 a.m. and found flames tearing through the upper level of the home. The East Meadow Fire Department responded swiftly, deploying three handlines and putting two into operation, fire officials said. On the morning of Friday, January 10th, 2025, the East Meadow Fire Dept. was dispatched to a report of a house fire.... Posted by K2M Fire Photogra…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Firefighter Hospitalized After Battling Old Bethpage House Fire: Police Firefighter Hospitalized After Battling Old Bethpage House Fire: Police
Firefighter Hospitalized After Battling Old Bethpage House Fire: Police A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a blaze that severely damaged a home in Old Bethpage, authorities said. The fire broke out around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, at a residence on Round Swamp Road, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Multiple fire departments assisted the Plainview Fire Department in extinguishing the flames, which left the home with extensive damage. During the response, one firefighter suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad also responde…

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by Jillian Pikora
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2 Firefighters Injured In Jericho House Fire: Nassau County Officials 2 Firefighters Injured In Jericho House Fire: Nassau County Officials
2 Firefighters Injured In Jericho House Fire: Nassau County Officials A house fire in Jericho caused significant damage and left two firefighters injured late Wednesday, Dec. 25, Nassau County police said. The blaze broke out at a home on Vista Drive at 10:21 p.m., prompting a response from the Jericho Fire Department and several other area fire departments, according to detectives from the Arson Bomb Squad. The fire heavily damaged the home and spread to neighboring attached residences, police said. Two firefighters were injured during the response, officials added. One suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a local hospital, while the other experien…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Firefighter Among 5 Hospitalized In House Fire: Nassau County Police Firefighter Among 5 Hospitalized In House Fire: Nassau County Police
Firefighter Among 5 Hospitalized In House Fire: Nassau County Police A firefighter suffered a head injury and four people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Lakeview, Nassau County police said. The fire broke out at a Coventry Road home on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at 5:11 p.m., police said in a release. Officers arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames, according to the report. Fire crews from the Lakeview Fire Department and several neighboring departments responded, bringing the blaze under control. Four residents were transported to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, while a firefighter was also hosp…

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by Jillian Pikora
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2 Firefighters Injured After Blaze Breaks Out At Woodmere Home 2 Firefighters Injured After Blaze Breaks Out At Woodmere Home
2 Firefighters Injured After Blaze Breaks Out At Woodmere Home A house fire on Long Island left two firefighters injured. The blaze broke out at about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Woodmere at a home on Mosher Avenue. Responders arrived to find flames emanating from the rear of the residence. All occupants were evacuated safely, while multiple fire departments, led by the Woodmere Fire Department, worked to extinguish the blaze. The two injured firefighters declined medical treatment.  No other injuries were reported.  The home suffered moderate structural damage and varying degrees of smoke, fire, and water damage.  The Nassau C…

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by Joe Lombardi