The Public Information Office reports the details of an incident that occurred in Bethpage on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 7:10 pm.

According to police, Eighth Precinct Officers responded to the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Rink located at 1001 Stewart Avenue for hazardous material leaking from a tank at this location.

The Bethpage, Levittown, Hicksville, Plainview and Westbury Fire Departments all responded and were able to contain the ammonia spill.  The Nassau County Fire Marshall, Nassau County Police Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and Nassau County Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Response Team also responded to the scene.

All occupants in the building were evacuated safely. The Bethpage Fire Department evaluated four male occupants who refused further medical attention from the scene.

Details by: PIO        01/28/24/0300/8834