2 Firefighters Hurt Battling Blaze at Gold Coast Estate

FLOWER HILL, NY – Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a blaze at a home in Flower Hill Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

The Port Washington Fire Department was alerted to the fire on Drake Lane at 3:20 p.m.

Within an hour, the fire was knocked down and crews searched to confirm that the fire did not travel within the walls.

Two firefighters who sustained minor injuries were treated at the scene and released. No other injuries were reported.

The 5-bed, 5.5 bath home, which was vacant, is currently on the market for $3.3 million.

The Port Washington Fire Department thanked the following departments for providing assistance: Roslyn Highlands Volunteer Fire Co., Roslyn Rescue H & L Co. #1, Manhasset-Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department, Plandome Fire Department, Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company,Glenwood H&L, E&H, Co., Inc., East Norwich Fire Department, Albertson Fire Company and Williston Park Fire Department. Along with Nassau County Fire Marshals, Nassau County Police Department and Nassau County Fire Communications - Firecom.

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