Locust Valley Signal 10 6/12/14

On June 12th, 2014 at approximately 10:45 PM, the Locust Valley Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a basement fire at 62 Cross Street. Upon arrival, 3rd Assistant Chief Andrew Akapnitis (5403) reported smoke showing and entered the building as Chief of Department Brian Nolan (5400) arrived on scene. Upon entering the building, Chief Akapnitis found a Dryer Fire in the basement and requested Chief Nolan to transmit a Signal 10 (Working Fire). The fire was contained and quickly extinguished by Chief Akapnitis and the crew of Engine 544 with minor extension into the ceiling and the contents of the room. Mutual Aid was requested from Glen Cove Fire Department, Bayville Fire Company and Oyster Bay Fire Department. The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes.