Fire At Southampton Home Sparks Massive Response: FD

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A fire broke out at a Southampton home Wednesday night, officials said.

According to Chris Brenner, public information officer for the Southampton Fire Department, the fire was reported at 9:29 p.m. at a home on Downs Path.

Although people were home at the time of the fire, no injuries were reported, Brenner said.

Multiple RIT teams were called to assist. "Due to the extreme temperatures, we utilized many departments. EMS also saw over 60 firemen go through rehab," Brenner said.

The North Sea, Hampton Bays, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Amagansett, Flanders and East Quogue Fire Departments responded — and were able to save the home, Brenner said.

By 11:37 p.m. the fire was deemed under control by Southampton Fire Department Assistant Chief Fowler.

The fire department was under the command of Assistant Chief Ricky Fowler. Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance Chief Chris Epley, Assistant Chief Matt Zukosky, and Assistant Chief Colby Gil ran EMS operations. Southampton Town Volunteer Ambulance and Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance Corps were assisting at the scene and covering the village district during the fire, Brenner said.

Southampton Village Fire Marshals requested the Southampton Town Fire Marshal to assist.