Arson Squad Investigating Home Fire That Residents Escaped From In Ridge: Police

It happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Suffolk police say.

By Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff

Jul 4, 2026 11:27 am EDT

Arson Squad detectives are investigating a fire that broke out at a home in Ridge on Friday night, Suffolk police said. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

RIDGE, NY — Arson Squad detectives are investigating a fire that broke out at a home in Ridge on Friday night, Suffolk police said.

The fire started at the Smith Road home at around 9:30 p.m., and all the residents were able to get out to safety, according to police.

Further information was not available from the police.

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