Authorities Investigate Suspicious Porch Fire in West Islip

January 16, 2026 | West Islip, NY

Authorities are probing a suspicious fire that damaged the porch of a home on Paumanake Avenue. The blaze broke out in the early morning hours of Jan. 16 at 309 Paumanake Ave. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 3:21 a.m. and quickly contained the flames to the porch area.

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No injuries were reported in the incident. Investigators continue to examine the cause of the fire, which authorities deem suspicious.

The case is under active investigation by local officials.

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