Hamilton Avenue [2-20-17]

At 10:53 hours on the morning of Monday, February 20th, 2017 the Valley Stream Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 67 Hamilton Avenue off Bucknell Road. As fire department units began responding they were advised by Fire Com that multiple calls were being received reporting the fire. Upon arrival firefighters were met with fire showing on the number two side of 65 Hamilton Avenue – a two story private dwelling. A signal ten [working fire] was transmitted by Valley Stream Chief Ervolino [3400]. Malverne was designated the FAST and responded with Ladder 434 while Elmont responded as an additional truck company with Ladder 708. Valley Stream Engine 342 and Ladder 345 were the first engine and truck companies to arrive on scene. At least two hand lines were stretched and put into operation. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of Valley Stream Chief of Department Ervolino [3400].