The Nassau County Police Department reports the details of a Fire that occurred in Valley Stream on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 3:52 pm.

According to police, Fifth Precinct police responded to Fir Street for a house fire. Upon arrival, police observed the second floor of a Fir Street residence fully engulfed in flames. The Valley Stream Fire Department responded with the assistance of the Lynbrook Fire Department, Woodmere Fire Department, and the Elmont Fire Department to extinguish the flames. There were at least 6 fire apparatus and 60 fire personnel on scene. A 102-year-old male resident suffered smoke inhalation and was transported by the Woodmere Fire Department to a local hospital for treatment. The Nassau County Fire Marshall and the Nassau County Police Arson Bomb Squad were also on scene investigating. The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: The Public Information Office                        10/09/19/1755/8348