On August 23, 2018 at 10:08 PM the Northport Fire Department received an alarm from Suffolk Countty Fire Rescue Services for a reported clothes dryer fire at 4 Green Knolls Ct, Northport. 1st Asst. Chief Dennis Sheridan was first on scene and transmitted a working fire with visible flames showing throughout the structure. All occupants had self evacuated. Engine 298, Engine 296 and Ladder 297 initiated an aggressive interior attack. Additional fire and EMS equipment and personnel from Northport FD supported the effort. Mutual aid to the scene was received from Kings Park FD and East Northport FD. Centerport FD and Eaton’s Neck FD provided Engine and EMS coverage at Northport’s headquarters. Approximately 60 firefighters were on scene and had the bulk of the fire under control in twenty minutes. There were no reported injuries. Thank you to the mutual aid departments for your prompt assistance. Great job by all. The incident is under investigation by the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and SCPD Arson unit.
