Fatal Fire in Wantagh Sparks Intense Investigation by Homicide Squad and Fire Officials
Homicide Squad Detectives are investigating a Fire that occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:57 pm in Wantagh.
According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a house fire located at 1 Stanford Court. Upon arrival, officers observed a working house fire. Wantagh Fire Department, North Bellmore Fire Department, Seaford Fire Department and Bethpage Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. A female was removed from the residence and transported to a local hospital. She was pronounced at 9:12 pm by hospital staff. Homicide Detectives, Arson/Bomb Detectives and Fire Marshals were on scene.
The investigation is ongoing.