Fire Guts Old North Fork Schoolhouse: Photos, Video

MATTITUCK, NY — A fierce blaze gutted a former schoolhouse in Mattitick Sunday — the fire sent a spiral of billowing smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.

According to fire officials at the scene, the building was empty; the fire broke out at 4:28 p.m. at a structure on Oregon Road, once a school, that had later been converted into a residence.

Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold, Greenport, Jamesport, and Riverhead Fire Departments were among those that raced to the scene.

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No additional details, including whether or not any injuries were reported, were immediately available.