West Hempstead Chimney Fire 02/12/2020

On Wednesday, February 12th, the West Hempstead Fire Department was dispatched to a report of chimney fire on Palm Ln. Chief of Department 7600 and 2nd Assistant Chief 7602 both quickly arrived on scene and confirmed a smoke condition from the chimney of a vacant house. Engine 763 arrived on scene and stretched a dry line to the front door of the house. The source of the smoke was found to be a problem with the oil burner which was isolated by crews on scene.