Residents Displaced by West Sayville Fire

On December25, 2022, at approximately 1750, the West Sayville Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Berard Boulevard. Engine 4 secured a watersource and got handlines into service. Truck Company 3 arrived and assisted in accessing the fire and also assisted in searches throughout the residence. The fire spread through the home and ended up displacing numerous individuals. All units were undercommand of Jeff Houghtalen. The scene was placed undercontrol and units were back in service in just underthree hours. Mutual aid came from Bayport, Bohemia and Sayville. Ambulance crews from Community Ambulance Company also stood by on scene. The cause of the fire was investigated by The Town of Islip Fire Marshal’s Office. - Fire News photo by Jack McNamara, DFC 16-A