COMMACK, NY - Five residents escaped a house fire that broke out in Commack early Monday morning.
Members of the Commack Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on Astor Court at about 2 a.m.
Firefighters arrived to find the five residents, two adults and three children, safely evacuated with flames engulfing the home.
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A total of about 50 firefighters battled the blaze.
In addition to the Commack Fire Department members of the Kings Park, Smithtown, and Hauppauge Fire Departments responded to help put out the fire.
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The East Northport Fire Department also provided standby coverage and the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps was on the scene for EMS support.
The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes.
The cause of the fire appears to be accidental, and is currently under investigation by the Town of Smithtown and Commack Fire Marshals.
The home was extensively damaged, and the Red Cross was on the scene to assist the family. No injuries were reported.
Info by Steve Silverman, Photos by Jack O'Loughlin
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