Two Dead, Several Displaced After Fire at Long Island Senior Complex

A devastating fire at a senior housing complex on Long Island resulted in two fatalities and the displacement of approximately 20 residents.

A fire engulfed the Harmon Shepard Hill apartments in Plainview, claiming the lives of two elderly residents and displacing around 20 others.
Theresa Casale, 84, and Lynne Citron, 74, were the victims of the fire, with Citron succumbing to her injuries a day after the blaze.
Residents were evacuated amidst freezing temperatures, with some finding temporary shelter with family or in hotels.
Local community and volunteers provided essential aid, including clothing and meals, to the affected residents.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but Nassau County officials indicate it appears to have been accidental.