Shelter Island Calls for Help After Large Fire Breaks Out

A reported mulch fire burning at the Shelter Island Town dump Saturday night could be seen from Long Beach in Noyac and other areas around North Haven and Sag Harbor on the South Fork.

The Sag Harbor Fire Department responded with one engine and manpower, taking the South Ferry to stand by at Shelter Island's headquarters in case the Shelter Island Fire Department needed assistance. Sag Harbor firefighters were called at 7:55 p.m.

The fire on Shelter Island began around 7:20 p.m.

It was unclear if other departments from the North Fork were called to assist. 

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