The Roosevelt Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a two-story home at 172 Lincoln Avenue in Roosevelt at about 2:32 p.m. on Monday. No injuries or deaths were reported.
With assistance from the Baldwin, North Merrick, Hempstead, Uniondale and Merrick fire departments, the fire was brought under control within 45 minutes. Approximately 50 firefighters across the six fire departments were at the scene of the fire.
The American Red Cross has been requested for seven adults who were displaced by the fire.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the Nassau County Fire Marshal and Police Arson/Bomb Squad.
