Wading River home destroyed by fire

Fire destroyed a home on 19th Street in Wading River this morning. 

Two firefighters from a department that responded on mutual aid to Wading River were injured in a partial collapse of the second floor, Wading River Third Deputy Chief Denise Gluck said in a phone interview this afternoon. They were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries, she said.

The fire at 101 19th Street was reported just before 11:30 a.m. In total, about 60 firefighters responded to the scene from several departments to assist Wading River battle the blaze. 

The homeowners and other occupants safely evacuated from the home, Gluck said. 

The cause of the fire is not yet determined but is under investigation by the Riverhead Town fire marshal, Riverhead Police Department detectives and the Suffolk County Police Department arson squad, Riverhead Police said.

Riverhead Fire Department responded with a ladder truck, Brookhaven National Lab, Ridge and Rocky Point fire departments responded with engines, Gluck said. Shoreham Fire Department stood by at Wading River’s headquarters.

Manorville ambulance, Middle Island, Rocky Point and Ridge sent ambulances also responded. 

Riverhead firefighters were not among the injured, said Riverhead Fire Department Chief Pete Kurzyna, who was at the scene.

The fire was declared under control within approximately half an hour.