Propane Truck Bursts Into Flames In Westhampton: Officials

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — A propane truck burst into flames in Westhampton Wednesday, fire officials said.

According to the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, the blaze broke out at 6:15 p.m. in a parking lot just south of the Sunrise Highway exit ramp on Old Riverhead Road. No injuries were reported, officials said.

The cab of the propane tank was fully engulfed in flames, the Westhampton Beach Fire Department said. Both the Westhampton Beach and East Quogue Fire Departments were called to the scene, officials said.

Westhampton Beach’s Third Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld was first to arrive, followed by the first engine from Westhampton Beach; the crew deployed two lines to pour water onto both the cab and tank, officials said.

Both departments continued to pour water on the truck until it could be determined that all fire had been extinguished and that the tank was sufficiently cooled, officials said.

Westhampton Beach responded with two engines, a tanker, and two chiefs; fire police also responded with their vehicle and assisted in traffic control, officials said.

County Road 31 was closed down in both directions from Stewart Avenue to Sunrise Highway until
7 p.m., officials said.