February 28, 2026
A fire at a West Babylon apartment complex displaced dozens of residents and injured three people with minor injuries Friday. Firefighters faced challenges from recent blizzard conditions, echoing issues in Valley Stream.
Fire broke out at an apartment complex in West Babylon, Long Island, displacing dozens of residents and sending three people to the hospital with minor injuries. The incident happened Friday, sources confirmed to CBS News New York. Fire crews rushed to the scene, battling heavy flames amid post-blizzard hazards like snow-buried hydrants.
This fire comes days after the 2026 Blizzard buried Long Island in snow. In nearby Valley Stream, firefighters hit a similar snag when a hydrant was buried under snow during a separate blaze, News12 reported. West Babylon responders likely faced the same dangers, with icy conditions and debris slowing efforts. No word yet on the fire's cause, but officials urge residents to check smoke alarms and clear snow from hydrants.
Red Cross is aiding displaced families from West Babylon, a tight-knit Suffolk County community off the Southern State Parkway. Local leaders are assessing damage Saturday morning. This follows other recent fires and crashes tied to winter weather, including the ongoing crisis facing Long Island's volunteer firefighter ranks. Residents concerned about road conditions this winter can also follow Long Island's $60 million pothole repair campaign as crews work to address storm-related damage across the region.
