Lamberson Street [2-25-21]

In the early morning hours of Thursday, February 25th, 2021 the Valley Stream Fire Department was called to a house fire on Lamberson Street off North Grove Street. Responding fire department units were advised that multiple calls were being received reporting the fire and that there may be people possibly trapped. When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with heavy fire showing from the first and second floor of a two-story private dwelling with all occupants safely evacuated. A signal ten [working fire] was transmitted and mutual aid notified. Among the departments called for mutual aid was Lynbrook [FAST], Malverne, and Elmont. Firefighters went on to put multiple hand lines into operation and the scene was placed under control within forty-five minutes. Valley Stream Engine 341 and Ladder 345 were the first one and one to arrive on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of Valley Stream First Assistant Chief Scanlon [3401].