First responders battle chemical fire on Goose Creek Lane in Southold
by Lisa Finn
September 10, 2015
SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK
Southold firefighters battled a chemical blaze in a home on Goose Creek Lane this afternoon.
The call came in at approximately 5:45 p.m. for the home; Cutchogue Fire Department was also called for mutual aid and sent a rapid intervention team to battle the working fire.
No one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. Damage was contained inside the garage.
According to firefighters at the scene, the fire broke out in the garage, where a pool heater likely sparked, possibly due to the intermittent power surges due to today’s storm. The fire ignited chemicals, including chlorine, which were located nearby.
Chemical fires are hazardous to first responders, said Assistant Chief Craig Goldsmith. “The chemicals are dangerous if inhaled,” he said.