East Northport House Fire

The East Northport Fire Department responded during extremely cold weatherconditions to a house fire on Elm Drive on February 3, 2023, at 2050. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire condition in front of a singlestory ranch. The occupants were able to evacuate but one suffered burns and was transported to the hospital by East Northport Ambulance. Ahouse next doorsuffered exteriordamage to the siding and a carin the driveway due to radiant heat. Mutual aid companies came from Northport and Kings Park, along with Commack Ambulance. The blaze was brought undercontrol in 30 minutes with salvage and overhaul taking an additional hour. Suffolk Police and the Town of Huntington Fire Marshals were on scene investigating the cause.