Imperial Avenue [2-22-19]

On the night of Friday, February 22nd, 2019 the New Hyde Park Fire Department was called to a house fire across from 457 Leonard Boulevard. When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with smoke showing and upon further investigation a basement fire in a vacant private dwelling on Imperial Avenue. New Hyde Park Engine 172 and Ladder 175 were the first engine and truck companies to arrive on scene. Two hand lines were put into operation to put out the fire which was quickly knocked down despite holes in the floor of the residence. Additional mutual aid was called from Garden City Park, Floral Park, Floral Park Centre among others. The cause of the fire is under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of New Hyde Park Chief of Department Vic Sowinski Jr. [1700].