Lynbrook firefighters helped battle a stubborn truck fire alongside Valley Stream crews on March 16, 2025, just west of the village border near Horton Avenue.
The fire was reported at 10:21 a.m. on Sunrise Highway, where a recycling truck carrying a heavy load of compacted material caught fire. Valley Stream firefighters began an aggressive attack, stretching a hose line to the truck, but the tightly packed debris made it difficult to reach the core of the blaze.
To improve access, ladder units were put into operation, allowing firefighters to pour water from above into the container.
With conditions proving challenging, assistance was requested from the Lynbrook Fire Department. Chief Clayton Murphy responded with Ladder 427 and Engine 422. Lynbrook firefighters positioned their ladder on the opposite side of the truck and directed water down into the load, working in coordination with Valley Stream crews.
Firefighters from both departments worked for about an hour before bringing the fire under control.
