Fire Breaks Out in Southside Hospital Elevator Shaft

Multiple fire departments responded to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore Monday night after a fire broke out in an elevator shaft, authorities said.

The fire started around 7 p.m. The Bay Shore, West Islip, Islip and East Islip fire departments worked together to extinguish the blaze, which was placed under control around 8:20 p.m.

No injuries were reported. No word on what caused the fire or the extent of damage to the hospital. 

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