Firefighters Knock Down South Media House Blaze Firefighters Knock Down South Media House Blaze
Firefighters Knock Down South Media House Blaze Several people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a South Media home Thursday morning, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 600 Block of Markham Street to find that the blaze had spread to the second floor and left a person trapped, according to Garden City Fire Company. Fire crews were able to knock down the bulk of the fire while local police freed the trapped person, authorities said. Several people with smoke inhalation were taken to a local hospital for treatment, authorities said. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the local fire marshal.
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Fire officials have determined the cause of a fatal fire in Blackstone, while the District Attorney has identified the victim. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, fire and law enforcement officials said the cause of the Jan. 30 fire at 16 Auclair St. in Blackstone was electrical. The fire, which engulfed a one-family home converted with an apartment on the side, was fatal for Teagan “Dave” Lafayette, 30, who lived there. Lafayette was an inspector for Tegra Medical in Franklin. He enjoyed fishing and gaming, Lafayette's obituary said. A GoFundMe campaign was started for Lafayette’s family with the goal …
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 21 more businesses, including three on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 238, the state announced on Friday, Oct. 23. In total, 1,362 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations …
ID Released For Man Killed In Long Island House Fire ID Released For Man Killed In Long Island House Fire
ID Released For Man Killed In Long Island House Fire The identity has been released of a man who was killed after a house fire broke out on Long Island. The blaze began around 3 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in Bethpage at 454 Farm Ranch Road East. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, the house was fully engulfed in flames, Nassau County Police said. The blaze was extinguished by the Bethpage Fire Department. A short time later, the sole occupant in the house was recovered and at 3:08 a.m., pronounced dead and transported to the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s Office.  The man has been identified as 65-year-old John R. Q…
17, Including Three Children, Displaced Following Fire At Multi-Family Residence In Bridgeport 17, Including Three Children, Displaced Following Fire At Multi-Family Residence In Bridgeport
17, Including Three Children, Displaced Following Fire At Multi-Family Residence In Bridgeport At least 17 people, including three children, were displaced after a fire at a multi-family residence left the building in ruins. The fire, at 232 Maplewood Ave., in Bridgeport, was first reported around 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, after the Emergency Management Center, received numerous calls reporting heavy fire with the possibility of occupants still inside, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police and Fire departments. Firefighters immediately responded and found heavy fire coming from the front and back of the building on arrival.  A search of all floors failed to tu…
Fire Damages Bridgeport Home Fire Damages Bridgeport Home
Fire Damages Bridgeport Home A Bridgeport home was badly damaged after a fire ripped through the residence. The fire began around midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 140 Marilyn Drive, in Bridgeport, said Terron Jones, a spokesman for the fire department. Responding fire units reported a heavy fire in the ranch-style home.  The couple who lived at the home were alerted by smoke alarms and were able to safely escape, Jones said. Bridgeport firefighters had the fire under control within 45 minutes, he added. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.
Lawnmower Fire Extends To Norwalk Home, Causing Extensive Damage Lawnmower Fire Extends To Norwalk Home, Causing Extensive Damage
Lawnmower Fire Extends To Norwalk Home, Causing Extensive Damage A lawnmower fire in the garage of a Norwalk home, traveled to the house, causing extensive damage. The Norwalk Fire Department responded to the fire around 3:46 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 4 Bayberry Lane, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Edward Prescott. When firefighters arrived, the two-car garage below the ranch-style house was fully involved in fire and extending up the side of the home, Prescott said. Firefighters' initial fire attack was hampered by an electrical service line arcing after it burned off the house, but despite the slight delay maneuvering the hose lines around…
Two People, Cat Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Stratford Two People, Cat Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Stratford
Two People, Cat Escape After House Fire Breaks Out In Stratford Two Stratford residents, along with their cat, were able to escape an early-morning house fire. The fire began shortly after midnight at 44 Clifflawn Road, Stratford, in the attic of the home, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Brian Lampart. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the roof and an active fire in the attic space, Lampart said. The fire was extinguished within a few minutes and contained to the midsection of the attic, near the attic exhaust fan. A total of 23 firefighters under the command of Assistant Chief Michael Camperleng…
Separate House Fires Displace 22 In Bridgeport Separate House Fires Displace 22 In Bridgeport
Separate House Fires Displace 22 In Bridgeport Two early morning fires displaced 22 people when flames ripped through two residences in Bridgeport. The first fire took place around midnight, Wednesday, July 3, at 873 Kossuth St., and left six people homeless, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the City of Bridgeport. First units on the scene reported a fire on the second-floor porch. One occupant was transported to the hospital, he added.  No firefighters were injured and the fire marshals bureau is conducting their investigation. The second fire started around 1:24 a.m. at 31 Savoy St., and displaced 16 residents, Jones said.…
FDNY K9 Named For Fire Marshal From Westchester Who Died On 9/11 Named 'Top Dog' FDNY K9 Named For Fire Marshal From Westchester Who Died On 9/11 Named 'Top Dog'
Fdny K9 Named For Fire Marshal From Westchester Who Died On 9/11 Named 'Top Dog' An FDNY fire dog named for a former Fire Marshal from the Hudson Valley who made the “supreme sacrifice,” on Sept. 11, 2001, is making a name for himself. FDNY K9 Bucca - named after Tuckahoe resident Ronald P. Bucca, a 23-year veteran of the FDNY - and his handler, Fire Marshal Joseph DiGiacomo, were awarded the honor of Top Dog in the category of Accelerant Detection at last week’s United States Police Canine Association’s 2019 National Detector Dog Trials in Albany. Bucca serves as a member of the FDNY Bureau of Fire investigations, and was named after the former Tuckahoe resident w…
New Fire Marshal Named In Danbury New Fire Marshal Named In Danbury
New Fire Marshal Named In Danbury Danbury Mayor Mark D. Boughton has officially named a new Fire Marshal for the city. Deputy Fire Marshal Terence Timan was promoted to the Fire Marshal position Thursday, March 7. He has been with the department since July of 2004, when he was hired as a firefighter and was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal in January 2016. DFM Timan holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Technology and Administration. He is currently working toward his Bachelor’s degree and has received a variety of Academic and service awards, such as: Outstanding Student Award Academic Achievement Award Dean’s List placemen…
Fire At Three-Story Norwalk Home Displaces 10 Fire At Three-Story Norwalk Home Displaces 10
Fire At Three-Story Norwalk Home Displaces 10 A fire at a three-story Norwalk home left 10 people homeless when the structure was gutted by smoke and fire. The fire started around 11:56 a.m. Saturday at 34 Kossuth St., said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Stephen Shay. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found fire showing on the second and third floors, he said. Norwalk firefighters working to extinguish a fire.Norwalk Fire Department "All 10 occupants managed to get out in time there were no reported injuries," said Shay. "However the house was gutted and is posted unfit for occupancy." The Red Cross is putting up…