Massive Fire at Big Valley Nursery in Glen Head
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By Ishan Shah
A massive fire broke out last week at the Big Valley Nursery on Glen Cove Road in Glen Head, drawing a response from more than 150 firefighters.
The massive fire erupted at around 8AM, and took over two hours before it was was put-out.
Firefighters from Glen Head and Glen Cove responded to the fire.
The fire started in a storage building stocked with flammable landscaping and gardening supplies, with the flames bursting through the roof and torching the adjacent buildings. The storage structure was destroyed and partially collapsed.
At one point, first responders entered the building to pull out flammable materials that were feeding the fire, according to fire officials.
Three firefighters were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Nassau County Police said Glen Cove Road and Cedar Swamp Road shut down for about two hours before reopening that afternoon.
"We're just grateful nobody was seriously hurt," said a witness across the street. "The smoke was unbelievable."
Glen Cove Road and Cedar Swamp Road were closed for roughly two hours before reopening later in the afternoon.
No cause of the fire has yet been determined.