The fire broke out in the building housing the Village Artist, Red restaurant, a law firm and other businesses. It was brought under control within three hours, with crews remaining on the scene dousing hot spots through the night until about noon on Sunday.
Multiple fire departments--Huntington, Huntington Manor, Halesite, Cold Spring Harbor, Centerport, Greenlawn, East Northport, Syosset, Huntington Community First Aid Squad with Melville, Commack and Oyster Bay on standby --responded Saturday night. About 70 patrons of Red were evacuated, leaving meals on the tables that were still there on Sunday afternoon as fire officials nailed condemnation signs on several storefronts.
Suffolk County Legis. William "Doc" Spencer was on the scene, as were Town Councilwoman Tracey Edwards and Suffolk County Water Authority Chairman Jim Gaughran to assist the firefighters with water issues.
Huntington Fire Chief Robert Berry was in command, with Operations Chiefs Jesse Cukro, Robert Conroy and Brian Keane. Approximately 150 firefighters on the scene with 20 trucks. The Suffolk Police Arson Squad and Huntington Fire Marshal are investigating. Suffolk Fire-Rescue Coordinators were also on the scene providing assistance.
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