Glen Cove House Fire 01/26/2022

On Wednesday, January 26th at 11:48p, the Glen Cove Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a chimney fire on Lamarcus Ave. Chief of Department Retoske [5200] along with 1st Asst Chief Grella [5201] and 3rd Asst Chief Cardenas [5203] were quickly on scene and confirmed active fire from the chimney with extension into the structure and a Signal 10 was transmitted. Engine 529 was first due and stretched the initial line to the roof to begin extinguishing the fire while a second line was stretched into the house. With the assistance of crews from Sea Cliff, Locust Valley and Glenwood the fire was placed under control in approximately 45 minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.