Flames Erupt from Recycling Facility in Yaphank
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosOn October 1st the Winter Brothers recycling facility errupted in Flames firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for several hours.
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosOn October 1st the Winter Brothers recycling facility errupted in Flames firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for several hours.
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosOn October 1st the Winter Brothers recycling facility errupted in Flames firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for several hours.
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosOn October 1st the Winter Brothers recycling facility errupted in Flames firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for several hours.
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosHagerman's tower ladder goes into operation at the Winter Brothers Recycling fire in Yaphank, 10/1/21.
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosFirefighters operate at a fire at Winter Brothers Recycling in Yaphank NY
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosFirefighters operate at a fire at Winter Brothers Recycling in Yaphank NY
Photo by John Walthers - Suffolk Fire PhotosShirley ambulance assisted with rehab at this fire at Winter Brothers Recycling
YAPHANK, NY – At approximately 11:45 P.M. on Friday night, October 1st, the Yaphank FD was dispatched by Suffolk Fire Rescue to an automated fire alarm activation at Winter Bros Recycling located on Old Dock Rd.
On arrival, the first due chief reported that they had fire in the building and a working fire was transmitted which started mutual aid into the scene from Hagerman, Brookhaven, North Patchogue, Medford and several other departments. Rehab was started to the scene from Shirley Ambulance as well.
On arrival a FRES coordinator reported that they had heavy fire sky high, coming from the recycling containers inside the structure. The chief requested that Hagerman and North Patchogue tower ladders assist with dousing the flames. Multiple handlines were stretched as well.
Heavy equipment was called in to move the debris pile so that firefighters could ensure that no fire was left burning. Firefighters operated on scene for several hours before the blaze was placed under control. No injuries were reported.
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