Crime & Safety

Woman Rescued From LI House Fire Dies: Police

The fire took place on Thursday afternoon in North Massapequa.

A woman died in a house fire on Thursday in North Massapequa, police said.
A woman died in a house fire on Thursday in North Massapequa, police said. (John Scalesi )

NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NY — A woman died in North Massapequa fire on Thursday afternoon, police said.

The 64-year-old victim, who has not been identified, was removed from the residence on North Hawthorne Street and died at a nearby hospital, police said.

Homicide detectives, the Arson/Bomb Squad and the Nassau County Fire Marshal responded. An investigation is ongoing.

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