A house fire in Long Beach last Friday night resulted in one person sustaining burn injuries and a family of four being displaced. Firefighters worked to control the blaze, which started around 10:30 p.m. at a residence off Boyd Street. The fire quickly grew, prompting support from multiple neighboring fire departments, according to ABC7NY.
Firefighters worked relentlessly to control the blaze, with dramatic images showing the intensity of the flames that engulfed the Long Beach home. Despite their efforts, the fire resulted in at least one person suffering burn injuries. Additionally, the disaster displaced a family of four, forcing them to adjust to significant changes following the incident.
In an interview with News 12 Long Island, homeowner Nicole Schnatz recounted the terrifying moments. “When she heard the fire alarm, she woke up her husband, and they began to throw water on the flames,” she explained. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent the fire from spreading, which had initially started in the garage attached to the home…