Officials said there is “extensive damage” after a fire engulfed an elementary school on Long Island.
Fire officials received an automatic fire alarm for smoke detectors at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow. The Oyster Bay Fire Company and Atlantic Steamer Fire Company responded and found the blaze.
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Video from Chopper 2 showed flames shooting out of the roof. Large, billowing clouds of smoke were also seen overhead as responders worked to extinguish the flames.
The fire was contained to the library area and rooms nearby. Responders were able to get it under control within two hours.Â
Nobody was at the school during the incident, and officials said there were no injuries.Â
Nassau County fire investigators and the police department’s arson bomb squad are investigating the cause. The Cold Spring Harbor School District said school is closed and asked people to stay away from the area.
It is unknown if the school will be able to reopen later this week.Â
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