Firefighters Respond to Washer Smoke in Montauk Home

January 06, 2026 | Montauk, NY

Firefighters quickly responded to reports of smoke coming from a malfunctioning washing machine at a home on 45 S Elmwood Ave. on Jan. 6. The event, classified as smoke damage, saw a rapid intervention by the local fire department. No one was hurt, and the smoke stemmed from venting problems with the appliance.

Fire Department on Scene Reporting smoke from malfunctioning washing machine venting.

Officials are probing the appliance failure, with early checks showing no additional fire spread. Nearby residents received a short alert, but crews contained the issue fast.

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