Quick Stop in Glen Cove

On June 14, 2023, while working anotheralarm in the area of Lakeview Avenue and Union Boulevard, Bay Shore Fire Department members noticed an odorof burning in the area and, upon investigation, found a house on Lakeview Ave had been struck by lightning and was on fire. John Ippolito, Jr. (3-1-31), had the call reactivated fora working fire with 3-1-30, Roy Ekelund, laterassuming command. Units from the previous alarm were redirected to the structure fire. Mutual aid came from the West Islip, Islip, and East Islip to cover. Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance was also on scene.

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On June 6, 2023, just after1730, the Glen Cove Fire Department was dispatched fora house fire on Robinson Avenue. All fourGlen Cove chiefs arrived to smoke showing from the house with a fire in the basement. Engine 529 stretched a line to quickly knock down the main body of fire. All operations were underthe direction of Chief of Department Retoske.

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On May 17, 2023, a fire broke out to the rearof East End Collision on the cornerof Old Montauk Highway and Seatuck Avenue in Eastport. Two cars and a boat were destroyed in the blaze. Firefighters had to use foam during part of the extinguishment process as gasoline was leaking from one of the cars. Also there was a large natural gas cylinderthat was being impinged upon by the fire. Firefighters were able to save two cats who were on the boat. The Eastport Fire Department and SCPD 7th Precinct responded. Numerous surrounding departments responded on mutual aid. The fire marshal’s office was investigating.

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