By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-09-16 23:36:46 | Updated at 2026-09-17 00:17:58
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A massive blaze wiped out a beachfront house on Fire Island Wednesday afternoon, shocking video shows.
The inferno broke out during a barbeque at the sprawling home on the Fire Island Pines section of the popular Long Island summer destination, WABC reported, citing officials.
Flames destroy a home at 142 Ocean Walk in the Pines on Fire Island, Wednesday. Officials said the fire started during a barbecue, and no injuries were reported. abc7NYPeople were reportedly inside the residence when the fire broke out but no injuries have been reported.
Harrowing videos show the property engulfed in a raging inferno but it does not appear the fire spread to neighboring homes.
Massive flames destroy a home at 142 Ocean Walk in the Pines on Fire Island on Wednesday. Officials say the fire started during a barbecue, and no injuries were reported. abc7NYA number of fire departments responded to the scene and attempted to extinguish the out-of-control flames.
The property, which photos show has been reduced to a pile of rubble, has been determined to be a total loss by officials.
