Elmont House Fire 04/12/2022

On Tuesday, April 12th just after 2p, the Elmont Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Hommel St in North Valley Stream. Chief of Department Conti [7010] was quickly on the road and additional information reported a direct call for fire on the 2nd floor of the house. Upon arrival, Chief Conti confirmed a fire on the 2nd floor and a Signal 10 was transmitted. Ladder 708 & Engine 703 quickly arrived on scene, located the main body of fire and placed a line into operation off E703. The main body of fire was quickly knocked down with overhaul conducted by crews on scene. With the assistance of crews from Valley Stream & Malverne, the fire was placed under control in approximately 45 minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.