East Meadow House Fire 04/02/2022

On Saturday, April 2nd at 6:38p, the East Meadow Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire with people trapped on Erma Dr. Units quickly arrived on scene to find fire on the 1st & 2nd Floors and a Signal 10 was transmitted. Engine 614 quickly arrived on scene and stretched the initial line to begin extinguishing the fire. Upon searches, propane tanks were found to be involved in the rear of the house and the Nassau County Fire Marshals Hazmat Team was requested to the scene. In total, 3 lines were stretched and placed into operation. With the assistance of a FAST from Westbury, the fire was placed under control in under 1 hour with extensive overhaul conducted. The cause of the fire is under investigation.