Crime & Safety
Vacant Building Fire In Elmont, No Injuries: Police
The Elmont Fire Department led other companies in extinguishing the blaze.
ELMONT, NY — Thick smoke was seen pouring out of a vacant building in Elmont late Monday afternoon.
Officers responded to the commercial property on 30 Meacham Ave. just after 5:30 p.m. The Elmont Fire Department got assistance from multiple local fire departments in putting out the blaze.
There were no injuries, police said.
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The building was boarded up for safety, according to police.
The fire is being investigated.
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