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N. Babylon firefighter suffers burns at landfill blaze

A North Babylon firefighter suffered second and third-degree burns Wednesday when a fire engine valve spewed hot steam onto his chest and arms while fighting a landfill fire in East Northport.

North Babylon Fire Chief John Schneidawin said the firefighter's injuries are not life-threatening and that he was in good spirits at Stony Brook University Medical Center.

"He's doing well, his...

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