Fire Crews Respond to Smoke Damage at Shirley Residence

January 06, 2026 | Shirley, NY

Fire officials responded to reports of smoke damage at a residence on Beacon Street in Shirley on Jan. 6. Crews were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. to 36 Beacon St., where assessments showed smoke venting from the property. The event involved puff back venting, as stated by the fire department chief from the Mastic Beach District. No injuries were reported, and the incident was contained without further issues.

Fire Department chief (mastic beach District) on Scene Reporting smoke from puff back venting.

Investigators believe the cause relates to a heating system malfunction, a frequent problem in older homes during cold snaps.

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