Multiple fire departments extinguish blaze behind business in Locust Valley
Locust Valley Fire Chief Arthur Sandstrom says the call came in around 1:30 p.m. for a fire behind Forest Iron Works.
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Firefighters worked quickly to put out a fire Monday afternoon in Locust Valley.
Locust Valley Fire Chief Arthur Sandstrom says the call came in around 1:30 p.m. for a fire behind Forest Iron Works.
It took firefighters 35 minutes to get the blaze under control.
The fire took place behind the building causing damage to a van, dumpster and parts of the building's exterior.
“We got notified for a fire in the rear of the building," Sandstrom said. "When I came around the corner, it turned out to be a truck fire against the building with heavy fire. It went up into the soffit of the building.”
It took 50 firefighters to put out the blaze. They were from the Locust Valley, Sea Cliff, Glen Cove and Bayville fire departments.
Chief Sandstrom said there were no injuries and the fire is under investigation.
