Neighbors Lend a Hand to Malverne Family After House Fire

Neighbors are raising funds and supplies for a Malverne family whose house was destroyed in a fire Tuesday.

Around 50 firefighters from Malverne, Lakeview, West Hempstead, Elmont, Valley Stream, Franklin Square, Lynbrook and Rockville Centre battled the blaze, which broke out in a Nassau Avenue home belonging to the Asch family, according to the Malverne Herald.

“When we arrived, there was heavy fire throughout the whole basement, and it was burning through the first floor in the kitchen and dining room,” said Malverne Fire Chief James Lang, according to the report. “I sent my guys in and did the best we could from the inside. When the floor got a little spongy, I pulled all my members out, did a roll call and made sure our guys were ok. From there, my guys went back in and worked from the outside in to put out the fire.”

Neighbors have begun a collection effort for the Asch family. Gift cards to pharmacies, grocery stores, or general cash gift cards will be accepted. Checks can also be submitted and should be made out to Russell Asch. Send all donations to Tom Grech, PO Box 410, Malverne, NY 11565-0410.

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