Chambers Avenue [5-11-17]

Only a few minutes into Thursday, May 11th, 2017 the East Meadow Fire Department was dispatched to a reported deck fire at 297 Chambers Avenue off Dale Avenue. As units were on route they were advised that the deck fire was not out and was attached to the house. When firefighters arrived on scene they were met with a confirmed deck fire at the rear of the home and a signal 98 [smoke showing] was transmitted. Moments later the signal ten [working fire] was transmitted. North Bellmore was notified for the FAST and responded with Ladder 657. East Meadow Engine 611 was the first engine company to arrive on scene and had at least two lines stretched and operating. Within 25 minutes the scene was placed under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of East Meadow Chief of Department Lennon [6100].