Investigators Probe Fire That Destroyed $9M Southampton Village Mansion

Investigators are trying to determine what caused a $9M Southampton Village mansion to burn to the ground despite efforts from more than a dozen fire companies who fought the blaze for more than seven hours.

A call came into firefighters Saturday at 12:23 p.m., Newsday reported.

The two-story, 8,342-square-feet home was engulfed in flames, the paper reported, and could not be saved, though 14 fire companies were on hand.

Firefighters from Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, North Sea, Hampton Bays, East Quogue and Westhampton Beach were among the departments responding to the scene, Southampton Village Mayor Mark Epley told the paper.

The fire broke out in a kitchen while the residents were home and spread to the surrounding walls and ceiling, Epley said. The residents evacuated and no injuries were reported among them. Several firefighters were taken to Southampton Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and elevated blood pressure, according to 27East.com.

The home is owned by Lawrence and Marilyn Friedman, Newsday reported. Lawrence Friedman is a real estate mogul who owns Friedman Properties.