Crime & Safety
Long Island Firefighter Injured Fighting Blaze Started By Fireworks
Officials say fireworks smoldering in a dumpster next to a restaurant caused a building fire.
HICKSVILLE, NY — One firefighter was injured responding to a fire in Hicksville that was started by smoldering fireworks.
According to police, officers and firefighters responded to Lotus Asian Fusion Restaurant, located at 16 West Marie St., at 12:14 a.m. Officials say the building was on fire, which had been started by fireworks smoldering in a dumpster next to the building.
The Hicksville and Westbury fire departments extinguished the fire. One firefighter injured their leg and refused medical treatment. No one else was injured.
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The Nassau County Fire Marshal and the police Arson/Bomb Squad responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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