Basement Fire Reported in North Woodmere

Editor's Note: This article and photos were submitted by Kevin Madigan/K2M Photography.

On Monday afternoon, the Hewlett Bay Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 11 Jay Court in North Woodmere.

Prior to fire department units arriving, Nassau County Police were already on scene and advising incoming units they had a working fire. Hewlett Engine 304 was the first engine on scene and went on to stretch three lines.

At least two of these lines were put into operation to fight the fire which was based in the basement of the private dwelling. Firefighters were able to contain the main body to the basement; however, smoke lingered throughout the home.

Hewlett Ladder 303 was out of service at the time of the fire and so Rescue 306 responded in its place. As part of the daytime automatic mutual aid Lawrence Cedarhurst Ladder 325 responded to the scene. Inwood Rescue 318 was designated the FAST for the operation while additional engines responded to the scene from Valley Stream [Engine 343] and Woodmere [Engine 355].

At the fire were ambulances from the Inwood and Woodmere Fire Departments, along with Lynbrook Ladder 427 after being redirected to the scene. Within 30 minutes, the scene was declared under control. All fire department units were under the command of Hewlett First Assistant Chief Lahey [3011].

It's unknown whether there was anyone home at the time of the fire.