Raging Fire Rips Through Structures in East Farmingdale; One Firefighter Injured

EAST FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Firefighters battled a fierce early-morning blaze that tore through a garage, shed, and metal storage container along Route 110 on Thursday.

The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m., just north of the Southern State Parkway, prompting multiple 911 calls reporting the flames and heavy smoke. First responders from several nearby fire departments rushed to the scene.

Credit: Michael Serrell / PNN

Credit: Michael Serrell / PNN

Upon arrival, crews were met with a raging inferno that had already engulfed a shed, a metal container, and a detached two-car garage. Firefighters quickly went to work, stretching multiple hose lines as flames lit up the night sky.

The fire was eventually brought under control by fire crews.

Credit: Michael Serrell / PNN

Credit: Michael Serrell / PNN

One firefighter was transported to a local hospital after sustaining injuries while battling the blaze.

The cause of the destructive fire remains under investigation by officials.