Shirley N.Y- At about 1821 Hours on September 14th the Brookhaven Fire Department was activated for a reported structure fire with reported occupant trapped on West End Ave off Flower Hill Dr. The first arriving chief advised that the home was set back and fully involved in flames. Command requested their preplan be activated for mutual aid to the scene as well as station coverage. The first due engines quickly went to work stretching lines and securing a water supply from the hydrant.
The resident was located via cell phone and was reported to be not home as original reported by the person who called in the fire. Firefighters faced an extensive operation as they had heavy fire throughout and extreme heat conditions. Multiple Lines were placed in to operation . Upon knocking down the fire there was extensive overhaul to do.

The scene was under the command of Brookhaven Chief of Department Dan DiPinto. Mutual Aid was Provided by Mastic, Yaphank, Center Moriches, Mastic Beach & Ridge Fd's. Shirley Community Ambulance was on scene to provide support and rehab for the firefighters. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals and SCPD Arson Squad

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