Linda D'Andrade, 79, seriously injured in fire in her Huntington Station home, police say

The Huntington Manor Fire Department battled a house fire on... — The Huntington Manor Fire Department battled a house fire on Prospect Drive North in Huntington Station on Wednesday. Credit: Photograph by Jim Staubitser

By Nicholas Grassonicholas.grasso@newsday.comUpdated March 25, 2026 10:59 pm

A Huntington Station woman was seriously injured during a fire at her residence, Suffolk police said.

The fire occurred at a Prospect Drive North home about 3 p.m., the Suffolk County Police Department said in a news release.

Volunteers with the Huntington Manor Fire Department entered the home and rescued Linda D’Andrade, 79, from the blaze, according to the release. She was transported to Huntington Hospital "for treatment of serious physical injuries," police said.

Suffolk County Police Arson Unit detectives are investigating the fire, the cause of which is currently considered not criminal in nature, the release said. No other injuries were reported.

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding the fire to call the Arson Unit at 631-852-6024.

By Nicholas Grasso

nicholas.grasso@newsday.com

Nicholas Grasso covers breaking news for Newsday. A Long Island native, he previously worked at several community newspapers and lifestyle magazines based on the East End.

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