Breaking News: Minor Fire Erupts in Abandoned Garage on Oak Street

January 15, 2026 | Copiague, NY

Firefighters responded to a minor fire in a boarded-up garage at 531 Oak Street. The incident was reported around 1:52 p.m. on Jan. 15, with fire department units arriving on scene to confirm flames inside the vacant structure. Automatic mutual aid was called in to help manage the response.

Fire Department On Scene w/ fire in boarded up garage. auto Mutual Aid to Scene.

No injuries occurred, and crews swiftly contained the blaze. Investigators are still determining the cause of the fire.

The event underscores persistent issues with unoccupied buildings in the neighborhood, which can become fire risks without regular upkeep.

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