Displaced in Baldwin Mixed-Use Fire

The Baldwin Fire Department was alerted fora building fire at E l Colmadon Deli on Grand Avenue, just feet away from Baldwin Fire Department Headquarters about 0055 on March 2, 2023. Engine 203 reported smoke showing as they picked up a hydrant. First Assistant Chief Hopkins arrived to fire in the basement of the deli. Engine 201 had a second hydrant next to the firehouse, Ladder207 set up along with Oceanside Ladder244 and Long Beach Ladder 2372. Engine crews stretched at least fourhandlines to the basement and main floorof the building to where the fire had extended. There were several apartments above the stores, all of which were evacu- ated and suffered smoke damage. It took about 90 minutes to bring the fire undercontrol; two otherbusinesses were affected. All searches were negative and there were no reported injuries. At least 16 residents were displaced from the apartments and were being assisted by the Red Cross. Mutual aid came from Oceanside, Long Beach, Freeport and Rockville Centre. Units from Merrick stood by at Baldwin. Chief of Department Dworsak oversaw the operation. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation.

- Fire News photos by Paul Mazza and K2MPhotography.com

In the early morning hours of March 25, 2023, the Roosevelt Fire Department operated at the scene of a boat fire in the rearof a residence on DecaturStreet off Irving Street. Firefighters put one handline into operation off of Roosevelt Engine 733 and the fire was quickly knocked down. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation and there were no reported injuries. All fire department units were underthe command of Roosevelt Assistant Chief Dawkins.

- Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com