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Senior Living Tragedy: Fatal Fire Engulfs Plainview Apartment Complex, Leaves One Dead and Many Injured

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By Published: February 19 2024

LongIsland.com

A devastating fire at a senior living apartment complex in Plainview on February 18, 2024, claimed one life, left several injured, and prompted an ongoing investigation by the Homicide Squad.

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The Homicide Squad reports on a Fire that occurred on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 5:07 AM in Plainview.
 
According to Detectives, Second Precinct Officers responded for a house fire at a Senior Living Apartment Complex located at 107 Central Park Road. Upon arrival, Officers observed smoke and flames coming from the 2 nd floor roof. Residents were evacuated from the building by Officers and responding Firefighters from the Plainview Fire Department along with members of the Levittown, Farmingdale and Bethpage Fire Departments. Several victims were treated for smoke inhalation at scene, with two being transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment, both in stable condition.
 
A 74-year-old female victim sustained burns and was transported to a nearby hospital where she is in critical condition. An 84-year-old female resident was pronounced at scene. Fire Marshals and Arson Bomb Squad Detectives responded to scene. The investigation is  ongoing.