There were no injuries as a result of this fire. The residence is owned by Isidore Schmitz, 68, of Freeport, and appears to be a total loss. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was notified.

He is also an ex-chief of the Freeport, NY, Fire Department. Hashagen is the author of FDNY: The Bravest, An Illustrated History 1865-2002, the official history of the New York City Fire ...

Freeport Rural Fire, Lena Fire, Rock City Fire, German Valley Fire, Pearl City Fire, Dakota Fire and Cedarville Fire departments were also at the scene. Leamon’s Ambulance, Salvation Army ...