Mineola Building Fire 01/14/2022

On Friday, January 14th at 5:59p, the Mineola Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke from the apartment on 2nd St. 1st Assistant Chief Magalhaes [1601] was quickly on scene and transmitted a Signal 10 with fire showing from the 1st floor of a 2 story taxpayer. Engine 167 was first due and began to extinguish the fire while Ladder 168 conducted searches of the apartments above. During searches, fire was found on the 2nd floor and in the basement. At least 4 hand lines were placed into operation on all floors to extinguish the fire which extended into the clock loft. With the assistance of over 15 mutual aid departments, the fire was placed under control in approximately 2 1/2 hours with extensive overhaul conducted. The cause of the fire is under investigation. All operations were under the direction of Chief of Department Martone Jr. [1600].