Liberty Street [11-29-13]

On the afternoon of November 29th, 2013 the Uniondale Fire Department was alerted to a report of smoke from the attic at 648 Liberty Street off of Jerusalem Avenue. Uniondale Engine 7522 was the first unit to arrive on scene and advised Fire Com to transmit the signal ninety-eight [smoke showing]. The engine picked up a hydrant and stretched one line upstairs into the residence to the second floor. Firefighters were able to make a quick knockdown of the one room fire and the scene was declared under control in twenty minutes. Uniondale Ladder 7544 was the first truck company to arrive on scene and a ladder from Hempstead was requested to the scene. All fire department units were under the command of Uniondale Assistant Chief Crayton [7502]. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.