Structure Fire Closes CR 39 Good Stop in Bayville

On December20, 2022, the Southampton Fire Department was called out fora structure fire in the area of Tuckahoe Road and County Road 39. The first captain arrived to report a fully involved structure. Engine 7-3-12 arrived and laid a five-inch hose from the south side of CR 39 across the road and to the scene, resulting in the closing of CR 39 for2-1/2 hours. Southampton VolunteerAmbulance and Southampton Village Ambulance were both on scene. Hampton Bays was called forRITand North Sea was called forfire police and a standby crew. Acat perished in the fire. The Southampton Fire Department was underthe command of Chief Alfred Callahan.

- Fire News story submitted by Chris Brenner, Sr., Southampton FD PIO; photos submitted by the Southampton FD

In the early morning of December20, 2022, the Bayville Fire Company, along with mutual aid companies, operated at a fire on Tildean Lane between King Road and Perry Avenue. Firefighters put at least two handlines into operation forfire on the first and second floors of a 1-1/2 story, two-family private dwelling. Despite early reports of people trapped, all occupants were able to make it safely out of the residence. The scene was placed undercontrol within 40 minutes and the cause of the fire was under investigation.

- Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com and Over the Edge Photography