North Avenue [3-15-21]

the evening of Tuesday, March 15th, 2021 the Westbury Fire Department was called to a structure fire at the Hampton Garden Inn on North Avenue. Responding units were advised by Westbury fire dispatch that the caller stated there is fire coming from the light fixtures and heavy smoke from the building. When firefighters arrived on scene, they were met with smoke showing and found an exterior fire on the front of the building. Upon further investigation firefighters found that the fire was extending to the interior of the structure and that there was a significant smoke condition throughout the first floor and above. A working fire was transmitted, and mutual aid notified. Among the departments called for mutual aid was Hicksville, Garden City, and Mineola. Firefighters put one hand line into operation and had the main body of fire quickly knocked down; however, extensive overhaul needed to be done. A shelter in place order was put into effect for occupants of the hotel – this helped in ensuring there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation and all fire department units were under the command of Westbury Chief of Department Gass [9601].