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Long Island Resident Killed After House Fire Breaks Out Long Island Resident Killed After House Fire Breaks Out
Long Island Resident Killed After House Fire Breaks Out A resident was killed in a Long Island house fire. The blaze broke out just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 in Bay Shore. Artemio Gonzalez, age 77, had been removed from the house by a family member, a good Samaritan and a Suffolk County PD Third Precinct officer. Gonzalez was transported to South Shore Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead, police said. The family member and a Suffolf County PD Third Precinct officer were transported to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Following a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the cause of the fire to …
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Nassau County Home, Police Seeking Tips Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Nassau County Home, Police Seeking Tips
Someone Set Van On Fire Outside Nassau County Home, Police Seeking Tips Police are investigating after someone set a van on fire outside a Long Island home. The incident happened in North Valley Stream at a residence on Franklin Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Nassau County Police said someone poured a flammable liquid on a Ford Econoline van that was parked in a driveway and set the vehicle on fire. The suspect then ran away heading northbound on Franklin Avenue. Firefighters from the Valley Stream Fire Department responded to the home and extinguished the flames. Nobody was injured and there was no substantial damage to the van. No suspects…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Brentwood Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Brentwood
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Brentwood One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash overnight on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story - Hit-Run Crash Update: Suspect Nabbed After 31-Year-Old Killed In Brentwood It happened around 7:20 p.m. Monday, July 29, in Brentwood. A man was riding a motorcycle northbound on Wick Road when a southbound driving 2008 Ford Explorer made a left turn in front of the motorcycle, according to Suffolk County Police.  The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle, which caught fire as a result of the collision. Andres Eloy Khammach La Cruz, age 31, of Brentwood, …
Community Rallies Around Long Island Family Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire Community Rallies Around Long Island Family Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire
Community Rallies Around Long Island Family Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire “They have lost everything in the fire — personal belongings, cherished memories, and the comfort of their home.” Just a day after the Tuesday, June 25 fire broke out at a home in East Meadow, a community member sprung on the opportunity to help. Original Story: 5 Hospitalized After Flames Engulf East Meadow Home The Arleigh Road home had been completely engulfed in flames and required multiple fire departments’ assistance to extinguish. Five people – three adults and two children – were taken to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation. Now, Alexa Zsebedics, an elementary school…
5 Hospitalized After Flames Engulf Long Island Home 5 Hospitalized After Flames Engulf Long Island Home
5 Hospitalized After Flames Engulf Long Island Home Three adults and a pair of children were taken to a local hospital after a large fire broke out at a residential home. It happened in East Meadow on Tuesday, June 25, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:40 p.m., police arrived at the home, which was on Arleigh Road, to see the house fully engulfed in flames. The East Meadow Fire Department, along with multiple fire departments from surrounding towns, were able to extinguish the blaze. Police reported that the house suffered extensive damage. The neighboring home also suffered minor damage in the fire. While all of …
Woman Rescued From Burning Vehicle After Crash In Fort Salonga Woman Rescued From Burning Vehicle After Crash In Fort Salonga
Woman Rescued From Burning Vehicle After Crash In Fort Salonga A woman was rescued from a burning vehicle after a crash overnight on Long Island. The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, in Fort Salonga. Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct officers responded to a motor vehicle crash after three good Samaritans pulled the woman from the vehicle. Suffolk County Police said the 33-year-old woman, a resident of Northport, was driving a 2021 Hyundai Elantra northbound on Bread and Cheese Hollow Road when she swerved to avoid an animal in the street just north of Pulaski Street.  The Hyundai struck a utility pole, and b…
Resident Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At Baldwin Home Resident Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At Baldwin Home
Fatal Fire: Resident Dies After Baldwin Blaze One person died after a fire broke out at a Long Island home. Nassau County Police say detectives were conducting an investigation in Baldwin on Talmadge Drive when they saw smoke emanating from a residence at about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. The detectives entered the home to search for any occupants until they were driven back by heavy smoke, heat, and flames.  Officers from the Emergency Services Unit (ESU) and Baldwin Fire Department members were able to make entry later inside and located an adult man with extensive burns.  He was removed and transported to a nearby hospit…
3 Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Long Island 3 Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Long Island
3 Firefighters Injured Battling Hicksville Blaze Police are investigating the cause of a Long Island fire that injured multiple firefighters. It happened on the evening of Monday, June 3 in Hicksville, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 7 p.m., a fire broke out at Omega Auto Body, located at 16 Jerusalem Avenue. When officers and the Hicksville Fire Department arrived at the scene to battle the blaze, flames were pouring out of the building. Several additional fire departments assisted in extinguishing the fire. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and refused treatment, police said; a third firefighter’s eye …
Man Sets Off Fireworks At Long Island 7-Eleven, Remains At Large: Police Man Sets Off Fireworks At Long Island 7-Eleven, Remains At Large: Police
Man Sets Off Fireworks At Long Island 7-Eleven, Remains At Large: Police Authorities are searching for a person who caused an explosion at a Long Island 7-Eleven and his two accomplices. It happened on Wednesday, May 29 in Elmont. Just after 11:33 p.m., Nassau County Police said that a man walked into the 7-Eleven located at 254 Elmont Road, lit a single firework, and threw it into the store’s middle aisle. The explosion caused a fire, which the Elmont Fire Department was able to extinguish, and damaged the store shelves and merchandise. Police described the suspect as a Black man with a slight build. He wore all dark clothing and a face mask. Additional…
New Update: I-95 Stretch Fully Reopens After Fiery Crash Causes Days-Long Closure New Update: I-95 Stretch Fully Reopens After Fiery Crash Causes Days-Long Closure
New Update: I-95 Stretch Fully Reopens After Fiery Crash Causes Days-Long Closure This story has been updated. A stretch of I-95 in Connecticut has now fully reopened three days after a fire involving a tanker with 8,500 gallons of gas days earlier. Northbound lanes on the stretch in Norwalk reopened Saturday evening, May 4. Lanes opened on the southbound side reopened late Sunday morning, May 5, earlier than had been expected. The first image above was taken around 11 a.m. Sunday. The blaze broke out after a crash on Thursday, May 2 near exits 14 and 15 between the truck and a passenger vehicle at around 6 a.m.  The tanker fire was raging for…
Hundreds Fight Massive Blaze At Long Island Home: Police Hundreds Fight Massive Blaze At Long Island Home: Police
Hundreds Fight Massive Blaze At Long Island Home: Police Police are investigating a fire that ravaged a home on Long Island and required teams from seven different local fire departments to control. It happened on Sunday, March 3 in Lattingtown, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Just before 4 p.m., the Great Meadow Road home caught fire, quickly escalating into a massive blaze that required, in addition to the Locust Valley Department, the assistance of the following fire departments: East Norwich; Oyster Bay; Glen Cove; Syosset; Bayville; and Jericho. In total, over 100 firefighters fought the flames before it was fina…
IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire
IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire The identities have been released one woman who was killed and another who suffered critical injuries after a fire on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 5:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 in Plainview at a Senior Living Apartment Complex located at 107 Central Park Road.  Upon arrival, responders observed smoke and flames coming from the second-floor roof, Nassau County Police said.   An 84-year-old woman who resided at the complex, now ID'd as Theresa Casale. was pronounced dead  at scene. A 74-year-old woman, now identified as s Lynne Citron…
1 Woman Dies, Another Critically Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Plainview Apartment Complex 1 Woman Dies, Another Critically Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Plainview Apartment Complex
1 Woman Dies, Another Critically Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Plainview Apartment Complex One person was killed and another critically injured after a fire on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire The blaze broke out around 5:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 in Plainview at a Senior Living Apartment Complex located at 107 Central Park Road.  Upon arrival, responders observed smoke and flames coming from the second-floor roof, Nassau County Police said.   An 84-year-old woman who resided at the complex was pronounced dead  at scene. Her identity has …
Community Aims To Rebuild Local Pharmacy Following Long Island Fire Community Aims To Rebuild Local Pharmacy Following Long Island Fire
Community Aims To Rebuild Local Pharmacy Following Long Island Fire After a fire broke out on Long Island, destroying several businesses, the employees of one of the damaged stores are imploring the community to aid in rebuilding efforts. The employees of Valley Stream Pharmacy, located at 42 Rockaway Avenue, have a simple plea: “Let's show Azzam that he is not alone in this journey.” Azzam Elcheikh, the pharmacy's owner, has been a resident of Valley Stream for a decade. The eight years of work he put into getting the pharmacy up and running was taken away in an instant, his employees said in a GoFundMe, when a fire broke out in the early morning hours …
Blaze Breaks Out At Several Valley Stream Stores Blaze Breaks Out At Several Valley Stream Stores
Blaze Breaks Out At Several Valley Stream Stores An early morning fire spread to several stores on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27  in Valley Stream. The blaze broke out at Orange Skye Day Spa, located at 50 Rockaway Ave., according to Nassau County Police. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the roof of the building was engulfed in flames.  The fire spread to several connected commercial stores before finally being extinguished.  No injuries were reported at scene, according to police. Valley Stream Fire Department and several other nearby departments responded to …
Man Found Dead After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Man Found Dead After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
Man Found Dead After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Police on Long Island are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found after a fire in an abandoned house. The incident took place in Moriches around 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 151 Montauk Highway. According to the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad, the man was found after the fire was extinguished. His identity and cause of death will be determined during an autopsy by personnel from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Following a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the cause of the fire to be non-criminal. …
4 Children Die After Fire Rips Through Connecticut Home 4 Children Die After Fire Rips Through Connecticut Home
4 Children Die After Fire Rips Through Connecticut Home Four children all under the age of 12 died during a massive house fire overnight in northern Connecticut. Fire Update: Residents Donating To Help Somer Family That Lost 4 Children In Blaze The fire occurred in Tolland County around 10:25 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 44 Quality Ave., in the town of Somers. According to Somers Fire Marshal/Fire Chief John Roache, first-arriving firefighters had word that several people may be trapped inside. "Our initial personnel were on scene within 5 minutes and found the entire front of the house heavily involved in fire," said Roache.  Three r…
Several Departments Battle Long Island Condo Fire Several Departments Battle Long Island Condo Fire
Several Departments Battle Long Island Condo Fire A fire broke out at a Long Island condominium complex, leaving residents displaced, authorities said. The fire started on Thursday, Dec. 28 in North Hills, according to Nassau County Police. It was just before 3 p.m. when officials showed up at Acorn Ponds Condominium Complex, located at 41 Chestnut Hill, to battle the blaze. Authorities said the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department was aided by several additional departments. A picture from the scene shows the smoke billowing out of what appears to be a garage. Officers and firefighters were able to evacuate residents safely, and no i…
Fire Guts Long Island Deli, Apartment Building Fire Guts Long Island Deli, Apartment Building
Fire Guts Long Island Deli, Apartment Building A fire destroyed a Long Island business and displaced several residents from an upstairs apartment. Nearly a dozen agencies responded to the commercial fire that broke out at around 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 in West Babylon, at Frank's Deli on Little East Neck Road. By the time firefighters arrived, flames had spread to much of the deli’s ceiling, eventually causing part of the roof to collapse. It took crews nearly four hours to get the fire under control, according to the West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department. Nobody was in the deli at the time and the occupants of the second-floor a…
Fatal Fire: 120 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Long Island Home Fatal Fire: 120 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Long Island Home
Fatal Fire: 120 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Long Island Home One person is dead after a massive fire overtook a residential home on Long Island. It happened in Hicksville on Thursday, Dec. 21. According to Nassau County Police, the home – which was located on 9th Street — was completely engulfed in flames when officers arrived just after 6 a.m. Several fire departments aided the Hicksville Fire Department in putting out the fire, with police estimating a total of 120 firefighters were on the scene. Around 6:15 this morning. HICKSVILLE 🔥WORKING FIRE🔥. 29 NINTH …
New Update: ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Shirley Killed In Fiery Montauk Highway Crash New Update: ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Shirley Killed In Fiery Montauk Highway Crash
New Update: ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Shirley Killed In Fiery Montauk Highway Crash The identity has been released of a 25-year-old killed in a fiery overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13 in Moriches. The man was driving a 2018 Jeep Suburban westbound on Montauk Highway when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole in front of 245 Montauk Highway, Suffolk County Police said. Upon impact, the vehicle caught fire. The victim, now identified as Daniel Dern Jr., of Shirley, was pronounced dead at the scene by a Mastic EMS officer. Earlier report - Man Killed As Jeep Bursts Into Flames After Crashing Into…
Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees
Man Steals Passenger Trolley, Crashes On Long Island, Flees Officials are searching for an unknown man who they say commandeered a Long Island passenger trolley, crashed it, and fled the scene, leaving police to find a fiery scene. The incident on Saturday, July 15 at approximately 9 a.m. in Elmont, according to Nassau County Police. Near Gate 5 of the UBS Arena, located at 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, an unknown man was discovered to have gotten into a green UBS passenger trolley. Once in the vehicle, he drove it around the parking lot, where he hit a parked car. Courtesy of Nassau County Police DepartmentDaily Voice_sg After the collision, …
Fiery Crash: Good Samaritans, Off-Duty Cop Save Victims From Burning Vehicle On Long Island Fiery Crash: Good Samaritans, Off-Duty Cop Save Victims From Burning Vehicle On Long Island
Fiery Crash: Good Samaritans, Off-Duty Cop Save Victims From Burning Vehicle On Long Island An off-duty police officer and two Good Samaritans saved two people from their burning car after a Long Island car crash, authorities announced. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 24 in Farmingville. Maribel Ramirez, aged 45, of Coram, was driving a 2014 Honda northbound on Country Road 83, near South Bicycle Path. At approximately 5:20 a.m., Ramirez’s car hit a guard rail and overturned. Officer Kevin Farina was on his way to work when he saw the flipped car and jumped into action. With the assistance of two Good Samaritans, the trio was able to save Ramirez and her passenger,…
Community Bands Together To Help Neighbors After ‘Devastating’ Fires Community Bands Together To Help Neighbors After ‘Devastating’ Fires
Community Bands Together To Help Neighbors After ‘Devastating’ Fires The two families, both with young children, had each just moved in, and saw their homes destroyed by flames. On Wednesday, April 19, at around 5:30 p.m., a Bellmore residence on Judith Drive caught fire for unknown reasons. The neighboring home also caught fire as the house was engulfed in flames. Even though volunteer firefighters from multiple neighboring areas arrived at the scene within minutes, the two houses suffered severe damage. Soon after the fires had been doused, a neighbor who lives across the street from the two houses set up GoFundMe fundraisers for each family, the Lis an…
Massive Blaze Breaks Out At Ambulance Company In Freeport Massive Blaze Breaks Out At Ambulance Company In Freeport
Massive Blaze Breaks Out At Ambulance Company In Freeport Firefighters from dozens of departments spent hours battling a massive blaze at an ambulance company on Long Island. The blaze broke out at around 11:10 a.m. Saturday, April 1 in Freeport at the EAS Ambulance Company located at 30 Commercial St. When responders arrived, the building was fully engulfed and had partially collapsed, according to Nassau County Police. The Freeport Fire Department was joined by 26 other fire departments and 150 fire personnel. Two Freeport firemen and a Northwell Medical Technician suffered smoke inhalation and were treated at a local nearby hospital.&nbs…
22-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Fire Department Truck, Causing Blaze At Home In Nassau: Police 22-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Fire Department Truck, Causing Blaze At Home In Nassau: Police
22-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Fire Department Truck, Causing Blaze At Home In Nassau: Police A 22-year-old stole a Long Island fire department's pickup truck, drove while intoxicated, then crashed it into a transformer, causing a house fire to break out, according to police. The Nassau County incident happened around 1 a.m. Saturday, March 4 in East Atlantic Beach when authorities responded to Mohawk Avenue after a report of the house fire.  Upon arrival, it was determined that a single vehicle had struck a utility pole, causing it to crack in half and a transformer to explode, Nassau County Police said.  The operator of the vehicle, which had an Inwood Fire De…
Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out At LI Medical Office Building With 37 Departments Responding Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out At LI Medical Office Building With 37 Departments Responding
Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out At LI Medical Office Building With 37 Departments Responding This story has been updated. Thirty-seven fire departments rushed to the scene of a massive blaze that tore through a medical office building on Long Island Saturday evening, Feb. 4. Firefighters in Roslyn were called just before 6 p.m. with reports of a fire at a three-story commercial office building located on the northeast corner of Northern and Port Washington boulevards, according to police radio traffic. Arriving crews reported heavy fire conditions inside the brick-facade building, and within 30 minutes the blaze had grown to three-alarm status. Ladder 574 is currently assist…
Crews Responding To House Fire On Long Island (Developing) Crews Responding To House Fire On Long Island (Developing)
Crews Responding To House Fire On Long Island (Developing) Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at a home on Long Island Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 10. The incident was reported at around 3:45 p.m. at a home in Elmont, located on Foster Avenue near Beverly Place. pic.twitter.com/b6qbibQ9mG — LI Fire Buff (@LIFireBuff) January 10, 2023 Photos posted on Facebook show the two-story home engulfed in flames on one side. It was not immediately clear if anyone was inside the home when the fire broke out, or if anyone was injured. Posted by Chris Schroeher on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice …
'Suspicious' Fire Damages Popular Long Island Cafe 'Suspicious' Fire Damages Popular Long Island Cafe
'Suspicious' Fire Damages Popular Long Island Cafe A Long Island coffee shop was heavily damaged in a fire that has been deemed suspicious by the fire marshal's office. The fire took place in Nassau County around 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Café La Bella Notte on Merritts Road in South Farmingdale. The fire, which heavily damaged the small cafe has been deemed suspicious and is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office and the Nassau County Police Arson and Bomb Squad, said Assistant Chief Fire Marshal James Hickman. The fire damage, which was considered "significant" was confined to the one business, with sligh…
6 Garbage Trucks Destroyed In Blaze In Huntington 6 Garbage Trucks Destroyed In Blaze In Huntington
6 Garbage Trucks Destroyed In Blaze In Huntington A fire destroyed six of a Long Island town's garbage trucks. Officials announced on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 4, that a fire at the Town of Huntington’s Boxer Court maintenance facility destroyed six of the 15 garbage trucks in the overnight hours. "I am relieved to report there are no injuries," Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth said. "The cause of the fire is under investigation however, it does not appear to be suspicious. The explosions many residents reported hearing came from the tires of the trucks as they burned." Smyth added that officials are confident regularly schedule…
Police Precinct In Woodbury Destroyed After Fire Breaks Out Police Precinct In Woodbury Destroyed After Fire Breaks Out
Police Precinct In Woodbury Destroyed After Fire Breaks Out A fast-moving fire destroyed a Long Island police precinct and injured several firefighters. The fire took place in Woodbury at the Nassau County Police Department's Second Precinct around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. According to police, a fire occurred at the Nassau County Police Department’s Second Precinct, located at 7700 Jericho Turnpike.  The fire began in the kitchen area and spread to two adjoining offices, police said. The Syosset Fire Department along with several other surrounding fire departments responded to the scene and extinguished the flames.…