Freeport House Fire 01/20/2022

On Thursday, January 20th at 4:52p, the Freeport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Stevens St. Engine 216 was immediately on the road and upon their arrival, heavy fire was showing out the front of a 1 1/2 story house and a Signal 10 was transmitted. Chief of Department Sotira [2100] quickly arrived on scene, taking command of the operation and bringing in mutual aid truck crews from Merrick, Baldwin and Roosevelt to assist in extinguishing the fire. At least 3 lines were stretched and placed into operation to knock down the main body of fire in approximately 40 minutes. Extensive overhaul was conducted by crews on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.