Hempstead House Fire 12/23/2021

On Thursday, December 23rd just before 11p, the Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to a report of house fire on Pennsylvania Ave. 1st Assistant Chief Sandas [81] was quickly on scene and transmitted a Working Fire with fire showing from the 2nd floor of the house. Engine 4 was first due and stretched the initial line along with Truck 1 and began to extinguish the fire. At least 2 lines were placed into operation to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.