Garage, Shed Fires and High Winds Make fora Tough Fight

The Wyandanch Fire Company was alerted fora shed fire on Russell Street about 0715 on January 15, 2023. Chief of Department Brown was advised by Babylon Central Fire Alarm that Suffolk County Police were on scene confirming a fire and requesting a rush from the fire department. Chief Brown arrived and upgraded the alarm to a working fire with a large garage and a vehicle inside and multiple sheds fully involved. High winds were pushing the fire into the house where it extended to both floors and the attic. Crews stretched three lines and it took overan hourto bring the fire undercontrol. The ladderpipe on 1-10-4 was used during overhaul to hit spots in the attic and the now collapsed outside structures. All searches were negative and there were no reported injuries. Two houses were also damaged by radiant heat, and six people were displaced by the fire. Mutual aid came from North Babylon, DeerPark and West Babylon. WyandanchWheatley Heights Ambulance Corps was also on scene. The cause of the fire was under investigation.