Gazebo Fire Extends in Bethpage

The Bethpage Fire Department responded fora house fire in the vicinity of Stewart Avenue and MotorLane about 1640 on May 30, 2023. Chief Fitzwilliam arrived to a gazebo fire in the rear yard that extended to the single-story home. Upon furtherinvestigation, numerous propane cylinders were found to be on fire, prompting a request forthe Nassau Fire Marshal HazMat Division and Hicksville Fire Department HazMat Team. The fire extended throughout the home. The fire was brought undercontrol in about an hour. Mutual aid came from Farmingdale, South Farmingdale, Wantagh, North Massapequa, Hicksville, Plainview and Westbury. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation.

West Babylon CarFire

The West Babylon Fire Department was alerted fora vehicle fire on the eastbound Southern State Parkway nearExit 36-Straight Path about 1925 on May 28, 2023. Chief of Department Vergano, and Assistant Chiefs Kamalic, Allen and Manzi responded along with Engine 1-9-6 and Fire Police 1-9-5. Units arrived to find a car involved on the side of the road. The crew from 1-9-6 put one line into operation and had the fire extinguished in about 10 minutes. The driverwas not injured.