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Resident Hospitalized When Flames Rip Through Nassau County Home: Police Resident Hospitalized When Flames Rip Through Nassau County Home: Police
Resident Hospitalized When Flames Rip Through Nassau County Home: Police A house fire sent one resident to the hospital after flames broke out at a home in West Hempstead, authorities said. Police responded to a 911 call reporting the fire at a residence at 6:37 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, according to Nassau County police. When officers arrived, everyone inside the home had already evacuated safely, police said. The Lakeview Fire Department and several surrounding departments responded and worked to extinguish the blaze. A 55-year-old male resident suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation during the incident, authorities said. He was taken to a nearby hospi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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One Dead, 2 Cops Hurt As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Multiple Bellmore Homes One Dead, 2 Cops Hurt As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Multiple Bellmore Homes
One Dead, 2 Cops Hurt As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Multiple Bellmore Homes A fast-moving fire tore through three homes on Long Island, killing one person and injuring three others — including two Nassau County police officers. Emergency crews responded to a Bellmore residence on Chapman Avenue near Bellmore Avenue at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a house fire with a victim trapped inside. More than 100 firefighters from 12 departments battled the three-alarm blaze for about 90 minutes, according to the Bellmore Fire Department. Intense heat and heavy flames forced firefighters to hold back as they tried to locate the victim, Bellmore Fire Departme…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Airlifted After Fireworks Explode Groin Inside Long Island Apartment: Police Man Airlifted After Fireworks Explode Groin Inside Long Island Apartment: Police
Man Airlifted After Fireworks Explode Groin Inside Long Island Apartment: Police A man suffered serious injuries when a firework detonated in his lap inside an apartment on Long Island, police announced on Sunday, Dec. 21. John Philpotts-Kerr, 65, was handling fireworks inside his East Patchogue apartment in the 130 block of Pine Neck Avenue around 5:40 p.m. when one suddenly exploded, injuring his groin, according to police. Philpotts-Kerr was airlifted by medevac helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious physical injuries. No other injuries were reported, police said. Arson Section detectives are investigating the incident. Anyone with in…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Two Killed In House Fire On Long Island Identified As Mother, Son: Police Two Killed In House Fire On Long Island Identified As Mother, Son: Police
Two Killed In House Fire On Long Island Identified As Mother, Son: Police The two victims killed in a Smithtown house fire have been identified as a mother and son, Suffolk County police announced on Monday, Dec. 1.  Christine Lehmann, 52, and her son, Nicholas Lehmann, 25, died inside their home at 178 Fifty Acre Road South after a fire broke out on Sunday, Nov. 30 at around 3:15 p.m., according to the updated release.  A third resident, 91-year-old Ronald Montagna, was rescued and taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with smoke inhalation and burns, police said.  Emergency crews responded after multiple 911 callers reported the house engulfe…

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by Jillian Pikora
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5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police 5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police
5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police An elderly woman and five firefighters were rescued from a raging house fire in Elmont that caused a structural collapse early Saturday, June 14, police announced. Blaze Breaks Out With Occupant Trapped The fire started around 2:04 a.m. at a home on Norfeld Boulevard. Upon arrival, Elmont Fire Department Chief 7012 found the home engulfed in flames and learned that a resident was trapped inside. About 2am 6/14/25 ELMONT WORKING FIRE 52 NORFELD BLVD 70YO FEMALE REMOVED AND TRANSPORTED TO NUMC UNRESPONSIVE 🎥:notmine. #workingfire #longisland #lifirebuff #fire #ELMONTNY #ELMONTFD Posted…

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by Jillian Pikora