The Freeport Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a detached garage in Freeport at approximately 3:01 p.m. today on South Long Beach Avenue.
Under Fire Chief Christopher Burkart, and with assistance from the Merrick Fire Department, the fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes. No injuries were reported.
About 50 firefighters combined between both fire departments were at the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal Fire Investigators and the Nassau County Police Department Arson and Bomb Squad according to the County's Fire Marshal's office.
