Vehicle Fire Spreads to Multiple Cars Behind South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore
Photo by Bay Shore Fire DepartmentA Bay Shore firefighter advances a hoseline toward an actively burning vehicle as flames intensify in the parking lot behind South Shore University Hospital.
Photo by Bay Shore Fire DepartmentFire engulfs the rear of a Volvo sedan as firefighters apply water in an effort to stop the spread to nearby vehicles.
Photo by Bay Shore Fire DepartmentThick black smoke rises as a fully involved vehicle burns, prompting an aggressive fire attack from Bay Shore Fire Department crews.
Photo by Bay Shore Fire DepartmentFirefighters operate near multiple vehicles as flames spread across the parking area, damaging several cars before being brought under control.
Photo by Bay Shore Fire DepartmentA Bay Shore firefighter approaches the fire scene as heavy smoke and flames consume vehicles during the multi-car fire incident.
December 4, 2025 | Bay Shore Fire Department units responded earlier today to a reported vehicle fire in the rear parking lot of South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. Upon dispatch, Bay Shore FD Training Officer 1 arrived on scene and confirmed an actively involved vehicle fire. Chief of Department 3-1-30 and Second Assistant Chief 3-1-32 responded immediately and coordinated incoming units. Engine 3-1-3 arrived and stretched a handline from the front bumper, quickly beginning suppression efforts. Despite rapid intervention, the fire extended to adjacent vehicles, resulting in fire damage to three vehicles in total. Additional support was provided by Engines 3-1-1 and 3-1-5, along with Chiefs 30 and 31. Suffolk County Police Department Third Precinct also assisted on scene. One firefighter sustained a minor injury during operations and was treated and released. The incident was brought under control without further escalation, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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