Firefighters Battle Electrical Blaze Causing Smoke in Mattituck Basement

January 16, 2026 | Mattituck, NY

Firefighters responded to an electrical fire that filled the basement of a home at 165 Freeman Road with smoke. The incident was reported on Jan. 16 at 8:26 p.m., with the fire chief on the scene confirming the smoke stemmed from an electrical malfunction in the basement. No injuries were reported, but the event serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by electrical issues in residential settings.

Chief on Scene Reporting smoke in Basement from elec fire.

Officials are probing the exact cause, and locals are encouraged to review their home electrical systems for potential hazards.

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