West Columbia Street [12-22-22]

On the night of Thursday, December 22nd, 2022, the Hempstead Fire Department along with mutual aid companies operated on the scene of a working fire at 150 West Columbia Street – a seven story fireproof multiple dwelling located between Washington Avenue and Morrell Street. Firefighters used the building’s standpipe system and put one hand line into operation for a fire in a top floor apartment. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to that unit. One civilian was treated for smoke inhalation and the cause of the fire is under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Hempstead Chief of Department Sandas [80].