2255 hours. Farmingville Fire Department is dispatched to a report of a house fire at 238 Horseback Road. Units arrive to find an active fire in the garage attached to a single story private dwelling. Crews forced entry into the garage and the fire was placed under control within 40 minutes. Mutual aid was provided by Centereach, Holtsville, Ronkonkoma, Selden (engine to the scene) and North Patchogue to cover.
One occupant was treated for smoke inhalation. Fire Marshals from the Town of Brookhaven are investigating.