Lawrence Drive [8-25-13]

On the afternoon of August 25th, the Wantagh Fire Department was alerted to a reported house fire at 2840 Lawrence Drive between Jay and Brent Drives. Responding units were advised multiple calls were being received reporting the fire and that there may be possible occupants within. Upon arrival the first units on scene were met with smoke emanating from the two story home and fire concentrated in the two, three corner [moments later the signal ten was transmitted]. Wantagh Engine 692 was the first engine and on scene and went on to stretch two lines. Wantagh Ladder 6911 was the first truck company to arrive on scene while North Bellmore responded with Ladder 658 as the FAST. Primary and secondary searches inside the home turned up negative and firefighters were able to contain the fire within minutes. The fire was believed to have originated outside the home and traveled upwards but the cause remained under investigation. No injuries were reported on the scene of the Sunday afternoon fire. Standing by for Wantagh during the operation was a Levittown ladder and engine along with East Meadow Ambulance 615. All fire department units were under the command of Wantagh Chief of Department Allen [6900].