Fire Breaks Out At Home Depot In Riverhead

Riverhead NY

21 March, 2022

1:19 PM

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RIVERHEAD, NY — Firefighters raced to Home Depot in Riverhead Monday after a fire sent smoke and flames billowing outside the building, leaving the front of the facade visibly damaged. According to the Riverhead Volunteer Fire Department, the call came in about 12:30 p.m. about the blaze at the Home Depot on Old Country Road, which reportedly began with some chairs on fire outside. Riverhead Town Police said upon arrival at the fire, a patrol supervisor determined that further investigation was needed. The Riverhead Town Police Department's detective squad, along with the Riverhead Town fire marshal and Suffolk County Police Department's arson squad responded, police said. Authorities determined that the fire originated outside of the store in an area with lawn furniture for sale; the fire appeared to spread to the exterior of the building, causing extensive damage, police said. At this time, the investigation is ongoing but it appears to be non-criminal in nature, police said. Anyone with additional information is urged to call the Riverhead Town Police at 631-727-4500 ext. 312. All calls will be kept confidential. The damage appeared to be contained to the outside of the building, with shoppers still inside as the fire was tackled, those on the scene said. / Patch contributor No injuries were reported, officials said.