Franklin Square House Fire 04/29/2022

On Friday, April 29th at approximately 2:50a, the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire on Barnes St. All Chiefs were quickly on scene and found fire showing from the 2nd floor and back of the house and a Signal 10 was transmitted by Chief of Department Gerrato [7100]. Engine 712 was first due and stretched the initial line to begin extinguishing the fire. The fire was quickly raised to a 2nd Alarm bringing assistance from Elmont, New Hyde Park, Garden City, Hempstead, Lakeview, Malverne, and Valley Stream. At least 4 lines were stretched and placed into operation to extinguish the stubborn fire which took approximately 90 minutes to be placed under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation.