Bethpage House Fire 03/11/2022

On Friday, March 11th at 11:14p, the Bethpage Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire on Cheryl Ln North. 1st Assistant Chief DeBobes [Car 2] and 3rd Assistant Chief Fitzwilliam [Car 4] both quickly arrived on scene and a Signal 10 was transmitted for fire throughout a split level house. Engine 5 was first due and stretched the initial line to begin extinguishing the fire. At least 4 lines were stretched and placed into operation to extinguish the fire main body of fire. With the assistance of crews from South Farmingdale, Farmingdale, Wantagh, Plainview and North Massapequa, the fire was placed under control in approximately 75 minutes. At least 3 firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries in addition to 2 civilians. The cause of the fire is under investigation.