Occupants safely escape Valley Stream house fire, officials say
Firefighters from three Nassau County departments battled a blaze at a home in Valley Stream late Monday morning, Feb. 20, 2017, fire officials said. Officials said the home was occupied, but said all residents reportedly left the house safely. Credit: Lou Minutoli
Firefighters from three Nassau County departments are battling a blaze at a home in Valley Stream late Monday morning, Nassau fire officials said.
The fire at the home on Hamilton Avenue was reported at 10:53 a.m. The scene is located between Bucknell Road and Camdike Street.
Officials said the home was occupied — but said all residents were reported to have exited the house safely.
Firefighters from Elmont, Malverne and Valley Stream responded and are battling the blaze.
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