Crime & Safety

Fire Causes Library To Close For Several Hours

No injuries were reported and the fire was quickly put out at the Levittown Public Libary.

A fire caused the temporary closure of the Levittown Public Library on Monday.
A fire caused the temporary closure of the Levittown Public Library on Monday. (John Scalesi)

LEVITTOWN, NY — A fire at the Levittown Public Library on Monday morning forced the temporary closure. Police said the small fire was contained in a bathroom and was quickly extinguished.

The library posted on its Facebook page that they were planning to reopen at 3 p.m. after dealing with "emergency circumstances."

The library also apologized to patrons for the inconvenience.

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Police said there were no injuries from the fire.

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