Ronkonkoma House Fire

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On Monday January 1st, 2024 at approximately 17:42hrs the Ronkonkoma Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at 10 Magnolia Avenue, in Lake Grove. Arriving units were met with smoke showing from the home. The alarm was then reactivated as a working fire. It was discovered to be a kitchen fire. The fire was quickly knocked down. Searches revealed a dog in the home, the dog did not survive the blaze. There were no reported injuries. The alarm was shortly placed under control. Mutual aid was provided by the Lakeland, Holbrook, Nesconset, Centereach, Holtsville, Farmingville, and Stony Brook Fire Departments. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the Lake Grove Fire Marshal and Suffolk County Police Arson Squad. The fire was deemed accidental.