Melville House UnderConstruction Fire

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The Melville Fire Department was alerted fora house fire on Bre ton Avenue about 0040 on December2, 2022. Second Assistant Chief Barclay was the first to arrive and reported smoke showing from a two-story home. Upon furtherinvestigation, he located fire in the kitchen area of the home. Chief of Department Schmitt and Third Assistant Chief Kaplan arrived shortly after. The fire extended to the second floorand had gone through the roof of the garage. Engine crews stretched three lines, with two going into operation to knock down the fire and bring it undercontrol within 40 minutes. All searches of the home were negative as it was reported to be underconstruction. Additional mutual aid to the scene was provided by Dix Hills. East Farmingdale and Plainview stood by for Melville.