UPDATE: A significant house fire in Valley Stream, Long Island, has displaced four residents and prompted a swift response from emergency services. The Valley Stream Fire Department received alarms at 10:23 p.m. last night regarding a fire on West Euclid St. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames and thick smoke pouring from the second floor.
The residents managed to self-evacuate before firefighters arrived. Approximately 100 firefighters from the Valley Stream Fire Department and neighboring units worked tirelessly to bring the inferno under control within 1 hour and 20 minutes. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the residents or firefighters involved in the operation.
In a heartwarming turn, firefighters successfully rescued two cats trapped inside the home. The emotional toll of the fire is significant, as the Red Cross has been activated to assist the displaced residents with emergency housing and support.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding this urgent incident. Residents in the area are advised to remain alert as updates unfold.
Stay tuned for more details on this developing situation, which has left the community shaken.
