Uniondale Building Fire at Long Island Marriott 12/06/2020

On Sunday, December 6th at approximately 4:50p, the Uniondale Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a building fire on the 3rd floor of the Long Island Marriott. Chief of Department Ashley [7500] and 2nd Assistant Chief Lacy [7502] arrived on scene and upon investigation, a Signal 98 (smoke showing) was transmitted for smoke on the 3rd floor which was quickly upgraded to a Signal 10 (working fire) for a confirmed fire. Crews immediately began standpipe operations with multiple lines stretched. The fire quickly rose to a 4th alarm with at least 15 departments requested to help extinguish the fire which was found on the 3rd Floor, 2nd Floor and the setback roof over the pool area. The fire was placed under control in under 2 hours with extensive overhaul conducted. The cause of the fire is under investigation.