Hempstead House Fire 04/15/2015

On April 15th, 2015, at approximately 6:15pm, the Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Manor Ave. Assistant Chief Sandas [7283] was first on scene and requested a working fire to be transmitted for a basement fire in the residence. Eagle Engine was first on scene and stretched a hand line into the residence. In total 2 lines were stretched and placed into operation to extinguish the fire. The fire was contained to the basement with minor extension to the first floor of the residence.

The fire was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes. West Hempstead Fire Department also responded to the scene as the FAS Team.