Fire breaks out in building attached to North Shore University Hospital
Fire officials say construction made it difficult for firefighters to initially reach the blaze.
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Feb 17, 2022, 10:15 AM
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Updated 807 days ago
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324ds agoA fire broke out
in a building attached to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset around 1
a.m.
The chief of the
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Michael Rice tells News 12 the initial call
reported smoke coming from the window of a building under construction attached
to the hospital.
News 12 has been
told it was a new surgical wing of the hospital.
The chief says
construction made it difficult for firefighters to initially reach the fire.
About 150
firefighters responded to the scene, where the heavy fire engulfed the
first floor.
The fire is under
control, and there are no injuries reported at this time.
Fire officials tell News 12 the
fire was accidental and electrical.
Community Drive was closed from
Northern Boulevard to the Long Island Expressway service road because of the
fire. It has since reopened.
Northwell Health statement:
At approximately 12:00 a.m. Thursday, a fire started on the
ground floor of the advanced surgical pavilion being constructed adjacent to
North Shore University Hospital. Multiple local fire departments responded to
the scene, and Nassau County Fire Marshalls are currently investigating a
possible cause. No
damages were sustained to the hospital and no patient care was impacted by the
fire.
