West Islip House Fire

The West Islip Fire Department was called to a house fire on Arcadia Drive shortly after 0300 on March 23, 2023. First responding chiefs were advised of a living room fire and that Suffolk County Police were on scene confirming a fire. Second Assistant Chief Mirrione arrived to fire showing from exposure on the first floorthat was extending to the second. Chief of Department McAuley and Third Assistant Chief O’Hora arrived shortly afterwith Chief McAuley taking command. Engine 3-17-5 stretched the first line to the house. Ladder3-17-4 set up in front and began laddering, venting, and searching; all searches were negative. Quint 3-17-2 stretched a second line and the fire was brought undercontrol within an hourwith no reported injuries. Mutual aid came from North Babylon and Bay Shore; Babylon stood by at West Islip. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza