Fire Rips Through Southampton Home Tuesday Night: Officials

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Firefighters rushed to tackle a home ablaze in Southampton Tuesday night.

According to Southampton Fire Department public information officer and ex-Chief Chris Brenner Sr., at 9:57 p.m., the department was activated for a structure fire on Henry Street in Southampton Village.

Southampton Village Police arrived at the scene and reported heavy fire at the back of the home. No residents or pets were inside when the fire broke out, Brenner said.

The first crew from the Southampton Fire Department was able to knock down most of the fire, Brenner said. There was heavy fire damage to the rear of the house and extensive water damage throughout the residence, Brenner said.

All units left the home by 11:51 p.m.

Southampton Fire Department Assistant Chief Richard Fowler, incident commander for the scene, requested a rapid intervention team from the Hampton Bays Fire Department, an engine from the North Sea Fire Department, and the Bridgehampton Fire Department, to cover the Southampton Fire Department district. Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance, which had two ambulances at the scene for firefighter assessment, was led by Chief Kyle McGuinness, who requested Hampton Bays Ambulance and Bridgehampton Ambulance for assistance, Brenner said.

One firefighter was transported to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Southampton Town fire marshals were requested to the scene. Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services sent two fire coordinators to assist the fire chief.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Brenner said.

"On behalf of the Southampton Fire Department Chief's Office, they would like to thank all the mutual aid departments, fire and EMS for their assistance this evening," Brenner said. "It was another hot night for the members, but they did an amazing job."