
MERRICK, NY — A fire caused extensive damage to a home in Merrick. The Lindgren Street home was unoccupied at the time, police said.
Nassau police responded Monday just after 10:15 p.m.
The Merrick, Bellmore and Freeport fire departments assisted in putting out the fire.
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One Merrick firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion, authorities said.
The county's fire marshal and police's Arson Bomb Squad responded to the scene. An investigation into the fire is ongoing.
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