Firefighters Battle Halesite House Fire in Sub-Freezing Temps

Approximately 50 firefighters battled a Halesite house fire Sunday afternoon during sub-freezing temperatures.

Halesite firefighters responded to a report of a bedroom fire, believed to be started by a candle, that extended to the second floor and the front and back of the Cove Road home.

Five residents were evacuated from the home and transported to Huntington Hospital by Halesite FD rescue.

• Donation Drive to Help Halesite Family Displaced by Fire

All rescue efforts were led by chief Greg Colonna and assistant chiefs James Magerle and Dominic Spada.

Mutual aid fire was requested from Huntington and Centerport Fire Departments, and mutual aid rescue was provided by Northport Fire Department. Huntington Manor Fire Department and Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department Rescue provided standby at Halesite’s headquarters.

The Halesite Fire Department has teamed up with Gloria Dei Lutheran Church to collect donations for the displaced family. For more information and to learn how to help, go here.

Photos provided by the Halesite Fire Department