1437 hours. The Hauppauge Fire Department is dispatched on a phone alarm through 911 with the caller reporting that a house was on fire at 73 Grissom Way. Crews arrived to find an active fire on both levels of a two story occupied private dwelling. Multiple lines were stretched and VES initiated. Hauppauge 2nd Assistant Chief Ron Walker operated with engines 1,3 and 4 as well as an engine from Smithtown FD and a FAST from the Nesconset Fire Department. Central Islip/Hauppauge Ambulance was on scene and the Central Islip Fire Department sent an engine to cover. Suffolk Police Arson Detectives are handling the investigation. There were no injuries.

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