Freeport House Fire 03/21/2022

On Monday March 21st at approximately 1130a, the Freeport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Evans Ave. Engine 216 was quickly on scene and transmitted a Signal 10 with fire in the walls in the rear of the house. The crew of Engine 216 stretched the initial line to begin extinguishing the fire while truck crews opened up. Searches revealed fire in the walls on every floor and at least 2 lines were stretched and placed into operation to extinguish the fire. With the assistance of crews from Merrick and Baldwin, the fire was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes under the direction of Chief of Department Sotira [2100]. Extensive overhaul was conducted by crews on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.