The Arson Bomb Squad reports the details of a Fire that occurred on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm in Hicksville.
According to Detectives, Officers responded to a building fire at Omega Auto Body located at 16 Jerusalem Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers observed flames emanating from the business. The Hicksville Fire Department along with several additional Fire Departments responded to extinguish the fire. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention at scene. One additional firefighter suffered an eye injury and was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment. No other injuries were reported.
The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad Detectives responded to scene. The cause of the fire is electrical and is deemed not suspicious at this time.
The investigation in ongoing.
Details by: Det. Purcell / ABS 06/03/24/2145/9849