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N.Y. Firefighter Burned on Neck, Chest During Firefight

Feb. 9, 2012

One firefighter was transported to a local hospital Thursday with second-degree burns to the neck and upper chest area suffered while fighting a fire in Mastic Beach, officials said.

Source Newsday, Melville, N.Y.

Feb. 09--One firefighter was transported to a local hospital Thursday with second-degree burns to the neck and upper chest area suffered while fighting a fire in Mastic Beach, officials said.

Suffolk County fire and police officials said it was not immediately clear what department the firefighter served with, but one fire official characterized the injuries as not severe.

Three departments -- Mastic, Mastic Beach and Brookhaven -- responded to the scene on King Road following a 911 call at 11:33 a.m. Arson Squad investigators also were called to the scene, but it was not immediately clear if that was routine procedure.

Fire officials said the fire was under control at 12:15 p.m.

Details were still emerging.