Politics & Government
Town Honors Massapequa Park Man For Heroic Action
The couple alerted their neighbors to a house fire before a propane tank exploded, saving their lives.
MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY — Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board honored Massapequa Park resident Antonina Barry and her boyfriend Daniel Shea for their lifesaving actions to prevent a deadly house fire.
While setting up for a backyard graduation party, they noticed their neighbors' house was on fire and raced next door to alert them. Thanks to the couples' quick response, their neighbors were able to evacuate to safety before a propane tank exploded and sent a fireball into the home.
The blaze it caused was so enormous that it required firefighters from more than 10 departments to respond.
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Presenting them with official town citations, Saladino publicly commended and thanked them for demonstrating an ability to act courageously when fellow citizens are in need.
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