Mastic, N.Y- On July 13^th at about 4:45 AM the Suffolk County 9-1-1 Center received a call for a report of a vehicle crash with vehicle fire in the Mastic area. The Mastic FD Fire Department was quickly Dispatched to the scene as were officers from Suffolk County Police’s 7^th PCT. On arrival at the Location at Babylon St. & Shinnecock Ave Assistant Chief Rudy Sunderman {5-12-31} found a auto well involved in flames with Flames going up the pole the vehicle had struck. Assistant Fire Chief Sunderman requested that the first due engine crew immediately stretch a line and go to work.

Firefighters went to work to quickly knock the bulk of the fire down within moments of arriving on scene and continued to operate to ensure the fire was fully out and there were no hot spots. While they were operating police and other rescue personnel checked on the driver of the other vehicle to ensure they were not injured.  According to officials no serious injuries were reported. Firefighters operated on scene for approx 45 Minutes. The scene was turned over to Suffolk Police to continue their investigation and to await a tow truck to respond.