North Fork Garage Erupts In Flames

EAST MARION, NY — A garage in East Marion erupted in flames Friday afternoon.

The fire, which broke out just after 1:30 p.m. at a detached two-car garage on Bay Avenue, gutted the structure. No homes were affected and no injuries were reported. The owner of the residence and garage was not home at the time, Southold Town Police said at the scene.

Neighbor Nancy Messer said she'd gone home to walk her dogs and saw the garage ablaze next-door to her home.

"I was worried about my dogs, but they're fine," she said.

East Marion Fire Department battled the blaze with Orient and Greenport Fire Departments assisting.