Crime & Safety
3 Hospitalized After Fire Starts At Great Neck Apartment
Several people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a Great Neck apartment building, according to authorities.
GREAT NECK, NY — Three people were hospitalized after a fire broke out in a three-story apartment building in Great Neck on Thursday, authorities sid.
Around 9:47 p.m., crews from a number of fire departments — including Manhasset-Lakeville, Great Neck Alert, and Albertson — responded to a report of a building fire at 15 Clent Rd.
Upon arrival, units were able to evacuate residents safely and extinguish the fire.
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Nine people, including a firefighter, were treated at the scene, Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro told Newsday. Three people were hospitalized.
The Red Cross also responded to assist displaced residents.
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The fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature, according to Nassau County police. An investigation is ongoing.
APARTMENT BURSTS INTO FLAMES, 1st floor, 5-15 Clent rd, Great Neck, NY! Fire department on scene. I’m ok, but worried for person stuck on 3rd floor. Building FILLED with BLACK SMOKE!!! pic.twitter.com/YkVsWF1zhh
— HangingWithDan (@skadoosh157) December 31, 2021
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