Newton Avenue [12-12-15]

On the afternoon of Saturday, December 12th, 2015 the Baldwin Fire Department was dispatched to a report of an attic fire at 927 Newton Avenue off of Grand Avenue. When fire department units arrived on scene they had a confirmed a fire in the attic of a private dwelling and had visible fire showing from the number three side. A signal ten [working fire] was immediately transmitted. Hempstead was notified for the FAST and responded with Ladder 2. Baldwin Engine 203 was the first engine company to arrive on scene, had two lines stretched, and made a quick knockdown of the fire. The cause of the fire was under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Baldwin First Deputy Chief Michael Jazylo [2051]. Units from Freeport, Roosevelt, and South Hempstead stood by for Baldwin during the operation.