Parents and 4-Month-Old Twins Escape From East Northport Fire

Photos by Steve Silverman

A couple and their 4-month-old twins were able to escape unharmed after a fire broke out at a Cordell Place home in East Northport Sunday morning.

The family’s attached garage became engulfed in flames around 10 a.m.

Propane gas tanks outside the garage ignited and caused the flames to spread to the kitchen and living room, according to fire officials. The rest of the house sustained smoke damage.

The blaze was brought under control in 20 minutes with help from over 50 firefighters and seven trucks from the East Northport, Commack and Kings Park fire departments. The units were led by Chief Wayne Kaifler Jr., and First Assistant Chief Dan Heffernan.

The East Northport Rescue Squad had three ambulances and paramedic units at the scene of the fire for EMS support. The Northport Fire Department and Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps provided standby coverage during the alarm.

The Suffolk Police Arson Squad and Huntington Fire Marshal are investigating the fire.

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