Herricks house fire sends 1 to hospital, Nassau County fire officials say
Firefighters outside a home on Foch Boulevard in Herricks that caught fire Wednesday evening, sending an occupant to the hospital. Credit: Neil Miller
An occupant of a Herricks home was hospitalized following a fire Wednesday evening at the Foch Boulevard residence, officials said.
The Garden City Fire Department responded to a 5:50 p.m. alarm regarding a fire at the two-story home, said Michael Mennella, captain of the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Hazardous Materials Response Division, in a news release.
When Nassau County police responded to the scene, officers observed "a heavy smoke condition and flames emanating from the home," according to a department news release.
The occupant suffered smoke inhalation and a "minor burn injury," according to Mennella. They were transported to a hospital for treatment.
The fire was deemed under control after a half hour, Mennella said. About 75 firefighters, including those from departments in Albertson, Manhasset-Lakeville, Mineola, New Hyde Park, South Floral Park and Williston Park, responded to the scene.
The Nassau County Fire Marshal and police Arson/Bomb Squad are investigating the cause of the fire, officials said.
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