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Syosset Today
By the People, for the People
3-Alarm Fire Hits Syosset Elementary School
No injuries reported as fire contained to library and nearby rooms
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at Westside Elementary School in Syosset, New York early Tuesday morning. The Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office said the fire was contained to the library area and nearby rooms, and no injuries were reported as the school was unoccupied at the time. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the NCFM investigators and NCPD Arson Bomb Squad detectives.
Why it matters
School fires can be disruptive events for a community, causing damage to property and potentially putting students and staff at risk. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety protocols and the quick response of local fire departments in minimizing the impact of such emergencies.
The details
The Nassau County FireCom received an automatic fire alarm for smoke detectors at the school at 4:40 a.m. on March 10. The Oyster Bay Fire Company and Atlantic Steamer Fire Company responded, discovering smoke and fire in the school's library area and nearby rooms. Firefighters from 16 Nassau and Suffolk County fire departments assisted in bringing the fire under control within 2 hours. No injuries were reported as the school was unoccupied at the time.
- The fire was reported at 4:40 a.m. on March 10, 2026.
- The fire was brought under control within 2 hours.
The players
Nassau County FireCom
The emergency dispatch center that received the initial fire alarm.
Oyster Bay Fire Company
One of the fire departments that responded to the scene.
Atlantic Steamer Fire Company
Another fire department that responded to the scene.
NCFM investigators
Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office investigators who are investigating the cause of the fire.
NCPD Arson Bomb Squad detectives
Nassau County Police Department detectives who are assisting in the investigation.
What’s next
NCFM investigators and NCPD Arson Bomb Squad detectives will continue their investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of robust fire safety protocols and the quick response of local fire departments in minimizing the impact of school emergencies. The investigation into the cause of the fire will provide valuable insights to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
