| A house trailer on a farm was badly damaged in a fire Monday morning fire, according to Riverhead Fire Department, and one firefighter required treatment for heat exhaustion after battling the blaze.
The fire took place at about 7 a.m. Monday on Sound Avenue in Northville, according to Riverhead Fire Chief Robert Zaweski, who said there was heavy damage to the trailer but very light damage to an adjacent barn.
"Riverhead firefighters did an excellent job to prevent the fire from extending to the adjacent barn," he said.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Riverhead Town fire marshal's office.
Chief Zaweski said one firefighter suffered minor heat exhaustion and was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance. He was treated and released, the chief said. No other injuries were reported.
About 70 firefighters responded to the blaze, and were assisted by the Jamesport Fire Department, which provided a pumper, the Flanders Fire Department, which was on standby at the Riverhead firehouse, and Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance, according to Chief Zaweski. |
