Mastic N.Y- On the morning of Saturday March 27th at about 11:50 AM the Mastic Fire Department was activated to respond for a report of a structure fire at the Smokers Outlet on Squaw ln in the Poospatuck Reservation. Lieutenant Rudy Sunderman [5-12-70] was first to arrive on scene and advised Assistant chief Gene Martucci [ 5-12-31] that he had smoke showing from some Casone trailers on the side of the building. Sunderman asked for the 1st due unit 5-12-1 to stretch a line to the trailers.

Engines 5-12-1, 5-12-2 & 5-12-3 all responded into the scene. On arrival the line was stretched from unit 1 and firefighters gained access to the first trailer/storage unit. The quickly went to work dousing the inside of the trailer which was filled with cigarettes that were burning. Assistant Chief Martucci then ordered them to gain entry to the 2nd trailer which they would have to use a saw to cut the lock on to get in to. After gaining access it was determined that the contents of the 2nd trailer/storage unit were not on fire and that one was closed. Firefighters did overhaul removing the smoking cigarettes from the 1st trailer and ensured there were no hotspots. The scene which was under the command of Assistant Chief Martucci was brought under control in less then 40 minutes. The cause of the fire was being investigated by the Fire Marshals Office.

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