June 23, 2019 0035 hours. The Central Islip Fire Department responds to multiple reports of a house fire in the vicinity of Violet Street and Carnation Avenue. Units arrive to find heavy fire throughout a vacant private dwelling located at 39 Violet Street. Due to the extent of the fire and a partial collapse, units took up a defensive position, protecting the exposures. Mutual aid was requested from the Hauppauge FIre Department for a RIT, Islip Terrace for an engine to the scene and East Islip to cover. The master stream on CI’s tower ladder was placed into operation and the fire was brought under control rather quickly. There were no injuries and Suffolk Arson Detectives are investigating. Photos courtesy of Evan Rolla.
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