First Responders Rescue Pets From House Fire

MASTIC, NY — A fire ripped through a Mastic home early Tuesday, and heroes raced to the scene and saved beloved family pets from the blaze, according to officials.

The Mastic Beach Fire Department confirmed that they were activated to a call regarding a house fire on Van Buren Street at around 9:45 a.m.

Suffolk County Police said a report indicates that there were a dog and two cats in the home that were saved, taken to the vet, and are in good condition.

According to Roy Gross of the Suffolk County SPCA, the Brookhaven fire marshal called Tuesday morning and two SPCA officers immediately responded to the scene. Sadly, two deceased lizards were also found and one deceased cat.

"The family is devastated," Gross said. "This was a terrible tragedy."

An arson squad is investigating, police said.

Multiple reports indicate that the home sustained extensive damage, although that has not yet been confirmed by authorities.

The William Floyd School District also posted on social media, explaining that due to the house fire on Van Buren Street and its close proximity to William Floyd Elementary School, John S. Hobart Elementary School and the William Floyd Learning Center, outdoor recess and outdoor physical education classes at those buildings were canceled for Tuesday.

"The local fire departments are on scene, along with the police department, and they are working to extinguish the fire. All students and staff are safe, we are just keeping students inside as a precaution and to avoid any unnecessary smoke inhalation," the district said.

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