MEDIA RELEASE

WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Sons of the Beach

FOR MORE INFO CALL: FRED BAUER 631-288-1486 or E-MAIL: fred@hentschelagency.com

February 16, 2007

Westhampton Beach, NY –The Westhampton Beach Fire Department responded to an alarm

at 524 Dune Road at 9pm on Friday, February 16^th. Upon arriving on scene to inspect the

alarm, initially coming from a first floor and then a second floor smoke detector, the first chief

noticed smoke coming from the residence.

Already enroute, firefighters were notified of the smoke and prepared to make entry upon

arrival. After entering and locating the fire, firefighters made a quick attack and prevented

fire from spreading.

During the course of fighting the fire and overhaul, one firefighter received minor injuries and

was transported by The Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance to Peconic Bay Medical

Center.

Along with the ambulance, Eastport Fire Department responded to the scene with one

engine.

Damage to the house was moderate and the cause of the fire is being investigated by

the Southampton Town Fire Marshal’s office.

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