Crime & Safety

Arson Squad Investigating House Fire In Shirley: Police

The residents were able to get out safely, Suffolk police say.

SHIRLEY, NY — Arson Squad detectives are investigating a fire that broke out at a home in Shirley on Thursday, Suffolk police said.

Officers responded to a fire at Birch Hollow Drive just before 5 p.m., and the residents were able to get out safely, according to police.

Birch Hollow Drive was closed off at Waldorf Drive while first responders worked the scene, police said.

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