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Lightning struck a tree on April Lane, setting it on fire and taking down nearby utility lines.

Wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour wreaked havoc in south Bellmore last week, taking down trees and power lines across the area’s peninsulas. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood and severe thunderstorm watch on July 15 for southern Nassau County. But in parts of Bellmore and Wantagh, officials said, a “straight-line wind event” caused damage. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/24/14

Trees, like the one pictured above on Walker Street, fell on power lines and cars after a downburst blew through south Bellmore.

Windstorm whacks south Bellmore

Wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour wreaked havoc in south Bellmore last week, taking down trees and power lines across the area’s peninsulas. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/23/14

Christopher O’Brien, who served as Bellmore’s chief last year, directed operations while firefighters extinguished a blaze on Belmill Road in November 2013.

Bellmore fire chief receives state honor

When Christopher O’Brien was driving on Sunrise Highway with other local firefighters just before midnight on Dec. 17, 2013, he spotted a sight that he said he would never forget. A massive fire … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

North Bellmore Fire Department officials said no one was injured when a car crashed into a bus in front of the Jerusalem Avenue School last week.

Bus rear-ended in front of Jerusalem Ave. School

Motorists and a teenager aboard a school bus were unscathed in a car accident in front of the Jerusalem Avenue School last week, according to authorities. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/25/14

The Nassau County Fire Commission presented a Unit Citation to the Bellmore Fire Department at an April 30 ceremony.

County honors Bellmore Fire Department

Bellmore Fire Department volunteers were recently honored for their role in extinguishing an out-of-control blaze that erupted on Sunrise Highway after a gasoline tanker crashed in December. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/28/14

Cathryn and Tyler Casesi, left, Mary and Charlie Leschinski and Jessica Gregorio were dressed for last Saturday’s occasion — the annual Easter Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores.

Sun shines on chamber, residents for Easter Parade

The sun was shining on residents, members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Easter Bunny on Saturday when they gathered downtown to celebrate an annual spring tradition: the Easter … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/17/14

North Bellmore Fire Department officials were on hand when part of Jerusalem Avenue was closed because gas was smelled last week.

Gas odor shuts down part of Jerusalem Avenue

A section of Jerusalem Avenue in North Bellmore was temporarily closed because a “strong odor of gas” was detected in the area last week, authorities said. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/10/14

Stephen Marsar honored the Pledge of Allegiance at the 117th Bellmore Fire Department installation ceremony. Marsar was installed as the department’s 65th chief.

Bellmore Fire Department salutes officers at installation ceremony

Members of the Bellmore Fire Department celebrated their new officers and longtime volunteers at the department’s 117th annual installation ceremony last weekend. more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/21/14

Bellmore Fire Department officials said the blaze started on the first floor and spread to the second level from there.

Shore Road fire ignites near Bellmore elementary school

A fire broke out across the street from the Shore Road School on Jan. 27, Bellmore Fire Department officials said. School and fire officials confirmed that students and the homeowners were unharmed, but the blaze killed two family pets. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/29/14

Firefighters needed 90 minutes to extinguish a fire that started when a tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late on Dec. 17.

Tanker bursts into flames on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore

A tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late Tuesday night, causing a fuel spill that erupted in flames. Officials estimate that 3,000 to 7,000 gallons of fuel escaped from the tanker, which flipped on its side just before midnight.    more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/18/13

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