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Firefighters Team Up to Save Historic Jericho Restaurant
What Happened?
Imagine you’re sleeping peacefully when suddenly, loud sirens wake up the whole neighborhood. That’s what happened Thursday night in Jericho, New York, when The Milleridge Inn — a beloved local restaurant — caught fire.
Where: 500 North Broadway, Jericho, Nassau County
When: Around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night
Who responded: Jericho Fire Department PLUS 9 other departments!
The Firefighter Team-Up
When a fire is big, one fire department can’t handle it alone. So they call their neighbors for help — kind of like how you’d call all your friends if you needed to move a giant couch.
Chief Ketsoglou from Jericho was the "captain" in charge. Here’s the full squad that showed up:
- Westbury
- Syosset
- Bethpage
- Hicksville
- Carle Place
- Glenwood
- Roslyn
- Plainview
- Farmingdale
IMPORTANT POINT
This is called mutual aid — nearby fire departments have agreements to help each other during big emergencies. Teamwork makes the dream work!
How It Went Down: Step by Step
- 9:30 p.m. — Someone calls 911: "The Milleridge Inn is on fire!"
- Minutes later — Jericho firefighters arrive first and start attacking the flames
- Right after — 9 neighboring departments rush over with trucks, hoses, and extra hands
- About 1 hour later — Fire is under control (that means it’s not spreading anymore)
- Good news! — Zero injuries reported. Everyone got out safely.
What Happens Next?
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| Will the restaurant reopen? | Unknown — News 12 asked, waiting for answer |
| What caused the fire? | Under investigation |
| Who’s investigating? | Two expert teams (see below) |
The Fire Detectives
Two special teams are figuring out how the fire started:
- Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office — Fire experts who investigate causes
- Nassau County Police Department Arson/Bomb Squad — Police specialists who check if it was accidental or on purpose
FUN FACT
"Arson" means deliberately setting a fire. The Bomb Squad helps because sometimes fires involve explosives — but usually, they’re just there to be extra thorough!
Why This Matters
The Milleridge Inn isn’t just any restaurant — it’s a local landmark with history going back to the 1600s! Families celebrate birthdays there, couples have wedding rehearsals, and kids love the holiday decorations. The community really cares about this place.
Quick Summary
- Fire at The Milleridge Inn (historic Jericho restaurant)
- 10 fire departments worked together
- Flames controlled in ~1 hour
- NO injuries — everyone safe!
- Cause unknown — experts investigating
- Future of restaurant — still unclear
FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered
1. Why did so many fire departments come?
Big fires need lots of water, equipment, and tired firefighters need relief. Mutual aid brings fresh crews and more trucks automatically.
2. What does "under control" mean?
The fire isn’t growing anymore. It might still be burning in spots, but firefighters have it surrounded and contained.
3. What does a Fire Marshal do?
Think of them like fire detectives. They examine burn patterns, interview witnesses, and use science to figure out where and how a fire started.
4. Is the Arson/Bomb Squad involved because it’s suspicious?
Not necessarily! They’re called for all significant structure fires as standard procedure — just to be 100% sure.
5. Can I still visit The Milleridge Inn?
Right now, we don’t know. Check their website or social media for updates before making plans.
Stay safe, Jericho! And thank you to all the firefighters who kept our community safe last night.