Contractor's torch starts siding fire in Massapequa Park, Massapequa Park NY

 Fire & Arson
Fire & ArsonA contractor using a torch accidentally ignited the siding and wall cavities of a building near Illinois Avenue and 2nd Avenue in Massapequa Park. Fire crews are checking for fire extension and maintaining control at the scene.
Audio|Source: Nassau County Fire - East
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Transcript:
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2nd Avenue, Illinois Avenue, Walker Street, Massapequa Park, application F2, block number 3442. 2-2-2-0-1. Grab the hydrant on Farrakies. Just standby there and send you crew up.
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Hi Chief, what was that Ed?
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That's true you want to us to get the original?
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The Farragut in Jayhill.
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Larry is Dayhill Temple. Okay, Hill, sir. Thank you. 221-2-7.
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9501. 9501.
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9501. All right.
00:53
Contractor is doing some work on the exterior with the torch.
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Ignited the siding and the stud cavities on the two sides.
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Opening up, checking for extension.
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You can hold with units on scene.
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Or are going to hold with the... the three engine assignment.
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All right, Chief,
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receives at 1530.
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Location mentioned:
Illinois Ave & 2nd Ave, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
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