5 Displaced, 1 Firefighter Injured After Manorhaven House Fire

The fire occurred on Friday morning and was brought under control in about 30 minutes.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A house fire in Manorhaven, New York on Friday morning displaced five residents and injured one firefighter. The Port Washington Fire Department responded to the 2-story home on Firwood Road at 9:01 a.m. and brought the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes with the help of mutual aid from several other local fire departments.

Why it matters

House fires can have devastating impacts on local communities, causing damage to property, disrupting lives, and putting first responders at risk. This incident highlights the importance of working smoke alarms and the coordinated emergency response efforts of multiple fire departments to quickly contain the blaze.

The details

One person was home at the time of the fire and self-evacuated after being alerted by a working smoke alarm. One firefighter was treated at the scene for an injury. Approximately 50 firefighters from the Port Washington Fire Department and mutual aid from Manhasset-Lakeville, Plandome, Albertson, and Roslyn fire departments responded and brought the fire under control in around 30 minutes. The Office of Emergency Management and Village of Manorhaven Building Department also responded to the scene.

  • The fire was reported at 9:01 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • The fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes.

The players

Port Washington Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and led the firefighting operations at the scene.

Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department

One of the mutual aid fire departments that assisted the Port Washington Fire Department in responding to and containing the fire.

Plandome Fire Department

One of the mutual aid fire departments that assisted the Port Washington Fire Department in responding to and containing the fire.

Albertson Fire Department

One of the mutual aid fire departments that assisted the Port Washington Fire Department in responding to and containing the fire.

Roslyn Fire Department

One of the mutual aid fire departments that assisted the Port Washington Fire Department in responding to and containing the fire.

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What they’re saying

“The investigation is still ongoing – NCFM Investigators and NCPD Arson Bomb Squad Detectives were on scene working to determine the cause of the fire.”

— Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office (patch.com)

What’s next

The Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office and Nassau County Police Department Arson Bomb Squad will continue investigating the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of working smoke alarms and the coordinated emergency response efforts of local fire departments in quickly containing house fires and minimizing damage and injuries. It also highlights the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the blaze.