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Fires destroy Farmingdale, Fire Island homes

A fire that burned two homes on Fire Island appears to be accidental, Suffolk police said Wednesday.

The blaze broke out on West Walk in Ocean Beach at about 8:15 p.m., according to broadcast reports.

Firefighters also battled a fire on Hemlock Road in Farmingdale, saving pet birds from the house, News 12 reported.

Officials said two people were injured in the Fire Island blaze,...

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