Smoke Condition Triggers Overnight Evacuation at Central Islip Hotel

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - A smoke condition caused by an HVAC issue prompted an early morning evacuation at the Residence Inn Long Island Islip on Sunday.

At around 12:15 AM on Sunday, a smoke condition inside the Residence Inn Long Island Islip on Court House Drive triggered an evacuation of the entire hotel, prompting a rapid response from local fire crews.

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Guests were ushered outside as a precaution while firefighters worked to identify the source of the smoke. After a thorough investigation, fire officials determined the cause to be an HVAC malfunction.

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No injuries were reported, and firefighters quickly moved to ventilate the building to clear lingering smoke. Crews remained on scene for a short time to ensure the hotel was safe for reentry.