Underhill Avenue [1-12-22]

The Roosevelt Fire Department operated on the scene of a working fire in the morning hours of Wednesday, January 12th, 2022, on Underhill Avenue off St. Francis Street. The fire was in the basement of a two and a half story private dwelling with extension to the floor above. Freeport Truck Company was assigned as the FAST with Engine 216 also called to the scene. Engines also responded to the scene from Uniondale and South Hempstead. Merrick and Hempstead provided additional working truck companies. Firefighters put two hand lines into operation and had the main body of fire quickly knocked down. All occupants made it safely out of the residence and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire department units were under the command of Roosevelt Chief of Department Martin [7300].