Grand Street [12-12-15]

In the early morning hours of December 12th, 2015 the Westbury Fire Department was alerted to a reported structure fire at 285 Grand Street off of Prospect Avenue. Responding fire department units were advised that Nassau County Police were on scene reporting a working fire in the rear of a vacant home. Upon the arrival of the first fire department units a working fire was immediately transmitted. Hicksville was notified for the FAST with additional mutual aid coming from Jericho and Syosset. The main body of fire was located at the rear of the home and once the first line was put into place firefighters were able to make a good knockdown of the fire. At least three lines were stretched and put into place. Westbury Engine 966 and Ladder 962 were the first engine and truck companies to arrive on scene. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. All fire department units were under the command of Westbury First Assistant Chief John Bartunek [9601].