Smithtown Fire Department - FOUR CANINES KILLED IN HOUSE FIRE

PHOTOS BY: JEFF BRESSLER AND MIKE GAGLIARDI

The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (Structural Fire) at 0854hrs (8:54am) with the location of 1 Croft Lane and Old Willets Path. The call was quickly upgraded to a signal 13-35 (Working House Fire).

A fire emanating from the kitchen area in the left rear of the home quickly spread to other parts of the structure. Three lines were stretched to work the fire.

Upon a search, four dogs that lived in the home were overcome by smoke and died. Two exotic birds were also found dead.

Exact cause of the fire at this time still remains unknown and is under investigation by the Fire Marshall.

On scene were Chiefs 4-2-32 (Murphy), 4-2-33 (Landrigan), Engines 4-2-3, 4-2-3, 4-2-4, 4-2-5, Ladder 4-2-7, Ambulance 4-2-61, Mutual Aid from Kings Park and Hauppauge on the fire ground, with Nesconset and St. James covering the Main House.