| On Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 06:19pm the Selden Fire Department was activated for a signal 13 (structure fire) at 192 Dare Road in Selden. Initial reports stated that the house at that address was on fire with all occupants evacuated. Selden Chief 32 (5-25-32) arrived on scene and transmitted the 13/35 (structure fire/working fire). Selden Chief 30 (5-25-30) established command while Chief 32 was Operations. Selden Engine 5 and Engine 11 responded within minutes. Engine 11 established a water source from a hydrant in front of the residence. Two lines were stretched from Engine 11 and working with additional crews arriving on scene to assist with fire suppression operations. The fire was quickly knocked down, and truck companies worked to ventilate the structure. The alarm was then placed under control and began releasing mutual aids within an hour. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals Office and Suffolk Arson Squad. The Holtsville, Farmingville, Coram, Centereach, Setauket, Port Jefferson, Middle Island and Terryville Fire Departments were activated for mutual aid. The Medford Ambulance and Port Jefferson EMS were also activated. |
