Three Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Apartment Complex

Three people were hospitalized as more than a dozen fire departments responded to a blaze that broke out at a Long Island apartment complex, officials announced.

135 Clinton Ave. in Hempstead
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Zak Failla

08/06/2021 10:30 a.m.

First responders were dispatched to a building fire that was reported at 135 Clinton Ave. in Hempstead at 3:24 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6.

Officials said that the Hempstead Fire Department responded with the assistance of 15 other area departments to extinguish the blaze, which led to three residents being transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Flames could be seen billowing through the windows of one of the units until firefighters could knock down the fire.

Family pets were also rescued until the blaze was brought under control, authorities said.

One firefighter also reported injuries, but was treated at the scene and did not require hospitalization, Nassau County Police said.

The Nassau County Police Arson Bomb squad responded along with the Nassau County Fire Marshall and are currently investigating. The fire does not appear to be suspicious at this time officials said.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Photos of the fire can be found here.

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