A person was rescued from a house fire that occurred in North Hills.
On October 3 at 9:26 a.m., Nassau County Sixth Precinct officers responded to a Hornbill Drive residence for a fire. Upon arrival, they observed flames coming from the front door and, with the assistance of the Manhasset Fire Department were able to remove a resident through a window to safety. The Manhasset Fire Department along with several neighboring fire departments, were able to extinguish the fire.
The resident and one officer were transported to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and the Arson Bomb Squad responded to the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.