Firefighters Control Wind-Driven Hempstead (NY) House Fire

April 20, 2022
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FirstOnScenePhotos shared some photos of firefighters responding to a raging weekend house fire on Long Island, New York.

The Hempstead (NY) Fire Department battled the fire on Lawson Street on Saturday evening, April 16, 2022.

Arriving companies found the home engulfed in flames and quickly went to work to knock down the fire. Gusty winds hampered fire operations and mutual aid companies were called to the scene.

Occupants of the house were able to escape to safety. Nassau County Fire Marshals were on the scene to investigate a cause.

Fires and smoke at Hempstead house fire
Firefighters at raging Hempstead Long Island house fire
Flames rip through porch of home in Hempstead, Long Island
Flames blow by winds at Long Island house fire
Two ladders with firefighters at Hempstead house fire
Firefighters on compartment at fire scene

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