Smoke Damages North Woodmere Home in Unattended Cooking Fire

March 16, 2026 | North Woodmere, NY

Firefighters responded to a residence in North Woodmere where smoke filled the house due to unattended cooking on March 16. The incident took place at 930 Cliffside Ave., with the Hewlett Fire Department arriving on scene around 5:31 p.m. Crews are venting the structure to clear the smoke, and no injuries were reported.

Hewlett Fire Department On Scene w/ smoke in the house from unattended cooking, venting.

Authorities have not released more details, but the cause appears to involve a forgotten stove or oven, which is a common household fire hazard.

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