Lenox Avenue [5-21-20]

On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, 2020 the Hicksville Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Lenox Avenue off Bay Avenue. Those first to arrive on scene were met with smoke showing from a two and a half story private dwelling. Moments later a signal ten [working fire] was transmitted after fire was found in the roof of the front porch. Hicksville Ladder 931 and Engine 932 were the first one and one to arrive on scene. Two hand lines were stretched with at least one hand put into operation. The main body of fire was quickly knocked down before it could extend. Bethpage and Syosset were among the departments called for mutual aid. The cause of the fire is under investigation.