Long Island firefighters rescued a woman and three cats from a house fire in Bay Shore early Wednesday morning. One firefighter sustained leg burns while battling the blaze and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where officials stated he is expected to make a full recovery.
Seven fire departments responded to the scene on Bay Shore, where firefighters encountered heavy fire on the second floor of the two-story home. The fire led to a partial collapse inside the structure, and it took more than an hour to bring the flames under control.
The individual and the animals were rescued from the burning home. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department’s arson squad and Islip Town Fire Marshals.