Smithtown Fire Department Answers Call On Cake Walk Terrace

photos by Jeff BresslerFriday, September 30 - The Smithtown Fire Department received a signal 13 indicating a structural fire at 9 Cake Walk Terrace.  The event was upgraded to a signal 13-35 which is a code for a working fire.

The cause of the fire at the garage at the Cake Walk Terrace home is a suspected electrical problem.  The fire was confined to the garage but smoke extended throughout the attic of the house.  The fire was quickly brought under control. Other than moderate damage to the garage, the only damage to the interior house was smoke damage. 

One firefighter from Smithtown received minor injuries in a fall and was taken to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center for observation.

On the scene were Chiefs Murphy (4-2-32), Landrigan (4-2-33) Engines 4-2-1, 4-2-3, 4-2-4, Rescue 4-2-9 and Ambulance 4-2-61.  Alson on scene were a St. James Fire Department Engine and a Kings Park Fire Department Rapid Intervention Team.  The Hauppauge Fire Department provided mutual aid response to the Smithtown Main House.