
20/06/2025
On Thursday, June 19th at approximately 5:25a, all 6 companies of the Manhasset-Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported building fire at the Quaker Meetinghouse on Northern Blvd. 3rd Assistant Chief Chen [8705] and 2nd Assistant Chief Weisburd [8702] were both immediately on the road and advised by dispatch that Nassau County Police were on scene confirming a car into building with active fire. Chief of Department Porras [8703] was first on scene and transmitted a Signal 10 with an active car fire into the building with extension to the building. Engine 8712 was first due and stretched the initial line to begin extinguishing the fire. In total, 2 lines were stretched and placed into operation to completely extinguish the fire with the assistance of a FAST from Port Washington. The fire was placed under control in approximately 45 minutes. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead on scene. The accident is under investigation by Nassau County Police.
Additional photos from the scene can be found at the following link: https://www.overtheedgephotography.com/NassauFire/870/WF-NorthernShelterRock-06192025t