18+ Displaced by House Fire in Hempstead

18+ Displaced by House Fire in Hempstead A devastating house fire tore through a Hempstead residence on Friday evening, leaving 18 people displaced and mourning the loss of their possessions. Firefighters responded to the blaze, which erupted around 7:30 p.m. in a two-story home on the 600 block of Malba Avenue. Heavy smoke and flames engulfed the structure, hampering the efforts of first responders. According to Nassau County Fire Marshal Inspector Michael Juran, the fire started in the rear of the home, possibly caused by an electrical malfunction in the kitchen. The blaze quickly spread, consuming the roof and upper floors. Firefighters battled the inferno for over an hour, eventually bringing it under control. However, the home was rendered uninhabitable, and its residents were forced to flee with only the clothes on their backs. “It was like a nightmare,” said Maria Gonzalez, one of the displaced tenants. “We lost everything we had. Our clothes, our furniture, our children’s toys.” The American Red Cross provided temporary shelter and assistance to the victims, who included three families and 12 children. The organization also set up a donation drive to collect clothing and essential items for those affected. Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen visited the site of the fire and expressed her condolences to the displaced residents. “This is a tragedy, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted,” she said. “We will work tirelessly to ensure that they have the support they need during this difficult time.” The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries were reported, but the loss of property and the displacement of so many families has left a deep scar on the community.Eighteen people were displaced by a house fire in Hempstead on Saturday morning, according to the Red Cross.Eighteen people were displaced by a house fire in Hempstead on Saturday morning, according to the Red Cross. The Nassau County Fire Marshal says the house on Front Street was illegally subdivided into multiple apartments and rental rooms. The fire broke out in the house around 9:30 am. It took about 30 minutes to extinguish the flames. According to authorities, no injuries were reported. The Village of Hempstead Construction Department was on scene following the incident. The Red Cross says they are working to care for the displaced.Firefighters battled a blaze that displaced 18 people from their Hempstead home on Monday. The fire broke out at a two-story house on Hempstead Avenue at around 9:30 p.m. and quickly spread to the second floor. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within an hour, but the house was extensively damaged and deemed uninhabitable. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced families with temporary shelter and other essential needs. The cause of the fire is under investigation.