Several structures, hotel destroyed in Fire Island blaze
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Several structures, including two well-known Fire Island gay resort landmarks, have been destroyed in an early morning fire.
Cherry Grove Assistant Fire Chief Craig Williams says three firefighters suffered minor injuries battling the blaze. Investigators from Suffolk County police and the town of Brookhaven are working to determine the cause.
Williams says a call for a structure fire came in at about 1:30 a.m. Friday.
The fast-moving fire destroyed an apartment complex known as Holly House, as well as the Grove Hotel.
Two private homes were destroyed and three others damaged. None of the structures or homes was occupied in the primarily summer beach community.
Williams says dozens of firefighters from at least 18 departments responded to the blaze. Some were taken to the scene by the Sayville Ferry Service.
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