Minor Smoke Damage Hits Riverhead Home in Cooking Vent Mishap

March 09, 2026 | Riverhead, NY

Smoke damage affected a residence on Griffing Avenue after a cooking incident caused smoke to vent improperly from the property. The event unfolded around 10:23 p.m. on March 9. Emergency crews responded to the address at 149 Griffing Ave., where they contained the smoke without any escalation. No one was hurt, and the matter was handled swiftly.

Smoke from cooking vented.

Officials determined the smoke stemmed from routine cooking that encountered venting problems. Further checks continue to confirm no lingering risks.

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