Riverhead Fire Department
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Riverhead firefighters knock down overnight house fire on Woodcrest Avenue
A 911 caller at approximately 12:15 a.m. reported smoke coming out of the residence, located north of Route 58 on Woodcrest Avenue.
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Wrong-way crash leaves car hanging over bridge on I-495 in Riverhead
A wrong-way driver on the Long Island Expressway in Riverhead lost control and crashed on a median, his car coming to a stop with its front end hanging off a bridge abutment.
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Riverhead firefighters make quick stop of early morning fire at West Main Street commercial building
The interior of the ground-floor shop was heavily burned but firefighters were able to contain the fire to the one store. There are four storefronts in the building, which abuts the new five-story apartment building.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department’s award-winning chefs donate cash prize to Autism Speaks
A winning team of Riverhead Fire Department chefs, who took first place in the Battle of the Badges cook-off this year, donated their $4,000 price to Autism Speaks.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Dept. honors 50-year member
Ex-captain Paul Sparrow, who joined Riverhead Fire Department on Oct. 21,1969, was recognized by the department this week.
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Riverhead Fire Department hosts open house
Kids of all ages enjoyed watching firefighters' demonstrations, fire prevention lessons and activities, including a "wet-down" of new apparatus at Riverhead Fire Department's open house today at headquarters. Photos.
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Fire destroys mobile home in Riverside
Fire tore through a mobile home in the Riverwoods community in Riverside this afternoon. Photos.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department to host open house Saturday afternoon
The event will include a wet-down of two new fire trucks, and displays and demonstrations of t emergency equipment.
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Baled straw catches fire on Riverhead farm
Firefighters were called after about 20 bales of straw caught fire on a Riverhead farm this afternoon.
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Fire destroys garage in Polish Town Sunday
Fire consumed a detached garage at a house on Marcy Avenue yesterday evening.