A fire engulfed a Kings Park home in flames during the early morning hours on Friday.
According to the Kings Park Fire Department, a call was received at 2:13 a.m. about a vehicle fire on Woodvale Avenue. Upon arriving the department said the fire had spread to the home.
Ed Goutink, a spokesperson for the department, said three propane tanks in the vicinity of the vehicles exploded, fueling the fire.
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Several firefighters were treated on the scene for minor injuries including many who had to cool down due to the summer heat. Nearly seventy-five firefighters were on the scene at the height of the fire, according to the department.
All occupants were able to safely get out of the home.
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Fire departments from five neighboring towns aided local fire fighters in getting the fire under control.
The fire is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad.
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