Brush Fire Breaks Out In Shoreham Friday: Officials

SHOREHAM, NY — Firefighters raced to the scene of a brush fire in Shoreham Friday afternoon.

According to the Wading River Fire Department, the fire broke out just after 2 p.m. on Defense Hill Road but was quickly under control.

Residents reported seeing heavy smoke in the distance and fire departments including Wading River, Ridge and Rocky Point responding to the scene.

With reporting, photos and video by Peggy Spellman Hoey.