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February 26, 2008

Westhampton Beach, NY – At 10:19 pm, Tuesday, February 26, The Westhampton Beach Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at 10 Old Riverhead Road in Westhampton Beach. The fire was reported by police, stating the fire was through the roof.

Three dogs perished in the fire but there there were no reported injuries to firefighters or others.

Although the building, an automotive repair shop, sustained extensive damage, all exposures, including a house behind the shop and several cars parked along side the building, were saved.

With help from Eastport and Gabreski Airport Fire Departments at the scene, the fire was brought under control within an hour. The Westhampton War Memorial Ambulance was also at the scene and Quogue Fire Department responded to the firehouse to stand by.

By 12:39 the scene was secured and all units were back in service. The cause of the fire was undetermined and is under investigation by the Southampton Town Fire Marshall's office.