The Arson Bomb Squad reports the details of a Fire that occurred at 2:30pm on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Valley Stream.
According to Detectives, a male resident, 34, of a home on East Avenue observed a fire that had started on the top floor of the residence. The male resident attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful and exited the house prior to the fire departments arrival. The male victim sustained minor burns on his hands and suffered smoke inhalation; he was transported to a local area hospital for treatment of his injuries. The Valley Stream Fire Department extinguished the fire. On scene investigating the fire were Valley Stream Fire Department Chief Scanlon, Fire Marshal Kerin and Arson Bomb Squad Detectives.
The fire investigation is ongoing.