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Long Island, NY (October 3, 2021) – At 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, October 2, a house fire occurred in a home on Long Island.
According to Long Island officials, the fire broke out in a home on Marshall Street. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they found that the home was fully engulfed in flames. Several people needed to be rescued from the home from various floors. The massive blaze caused severe damage to the inside of the home.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. A 14-year-old and an 82-year-old were critically injured and had to be hospitalized. An older teen boy and a 75-year-old woman were also seriously injured but are expected to recover. Two policemen and two firemen also sustained smoke inhalation and burn injuries but are okay.
The area was blocked for an extended period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fires in New York
Fires happen every hour of the day throughout the state of New York. These fires happen more commonly in New York than in many other states throughout the U.S. Fires happen in both residential and commercial areas, though many fires happen in homes more than businesses. Fires can typically be prevented but continue to happen due to the outright reckless acts of others. Fires can lead to many serious injuries in victims. Some of these injuries include smoke inhalation and burn injuries. If you have suffered from injuries in a fire, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney in your time of need.
Being hurt in a fire can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. If you have been hurt in a fire caused by another party, you may wonder where you can turn. Injuries caused by a fire can land you in the hospital for a period of time, as well as cause you to miss out on time in the workplace. No matter how you have become injured, you have a variety of options available for you. It is important that you speak with a Long Island fire accident lawyer as soon as possible after a fire that has caused injuries.
Long Island Fire Accident Attorneys
Our skilled and compassionate accident attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano are here for you after you have been hurt in a fire that is not your fault. We understand how difficult it can be to face the aftermath of a fire on your own. Our attorneys will stand by your side as you navigate the legal system for the first time after a fire. We will help you work toward the compensation you deserve for a wide array of financial aspects. We believe that you should never have to stand alone after a fire. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Long Island at 516-484-4010 for more information on how we can help you in your time of need.
Notes: Our writers use secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include police and fire accident reports, news stories and newspaper stories, and first-hand accounts from eyewitnesses to the accidents. For that reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. If you do find any information that is incorrect, contact our firm to have a correction made immediately. If you would prefer the post to be removed from our site, let us know and we will accommodate you as soon as possible.
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