1 Hospitalized After East Northport House Fire

EAST NORTHPORT, NY - One person was hospitalized after a fire broke out at a East Northport home last week.

The East Northport Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at the Ripley Drive home on February 28 at 12:27 pm.

Northport Fire Chief John Jacobsen was in the area and advised of a working house fire.

Arriving firefighters encountered a very heavy fire condition to the back of the house.

A 30-pound propane cylinder ignited, sending flames 30 feet above the house.

Crews were able to keep the fire to the rear of the structure with three hose lines in operation.

The East Northport Fire Department responded with three engines and two ambulances, and requested mutual aid assistance to the scene from the Northport, Greenlawn and Commack Fire Departments and Commack Volunteer Ambulance.

Standby coverage was provided by a Kings Park Fire Department engine and a Greenlawn Fire Department ambulance.

About 60 firefighters battled the blaze which was brought under control shortly after 2 p.m., under the command of Chief Dan Flanagan and First Assistant Chief Tom Bourne.

One resident was transported to Huntington Hospital by East Northport Fire Department ambulance with minor injuries.

The fire is under investigation by the Suffolk Police Arson Squad and Town of Huntington Fire Marshal.

Info by P.I.O. Steve Silverman