Cedar Creek Fire was arson, committed by two teenagers

The huge fire at Cedar Creek Park, which engulfed twelve Nassau Inter-County Express busses on August 13, was no accident, officials say.

The busses caught fire shortly after 6 p.m., and firefighters from Wantagh and Bellmore as well as Nassau County police rushed to the scene. Initially, seven busses caught fire, but it spread to twelve.

The fire was brought under control in just under two hours, with firefighters from Seaford, North Bellmore, Levittown, and Massapequa coming to assist. One firefighter suffered a minor injury on the scene and refused medical attention.

John Scalesi of the Bellmore Fire Department said that two male teenagers turned themselves in after one of their fathers recognized them on police security cameras. Their names are not currently known to the general public and the investigation remains ongoing.

If you have more information regarding the suspected arsons or the fire, you are encouraged to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or their Arson Bomb Squad at 516-573-8850.