A three-alarm fire ripped through Jordan's Lobster Farm in Island Park on Saturday evening, sending thick smoke over Reynolds Channel and drawing a major mutual-aid response. The restaurant was open and serving customers when the fire broke out, and officials said there were no injuries. Firefighters spent more than an hour knocking down the flames while investigators moved in later Saturday night.
Massive Response and Timeline
According to Newsday, the fire was first reported at 6:48 p.m., and crews quickly upgraded it to a three-alarm incident as they encountered flames on multiple floors. County officials said roughly 150 firefighters from Island Park and neighboring departments responded, and it took about 70 minutes to bring the fire under control.
Longtime Island Park Fixture
Jordan Lobster Farms, a bayside seafood market and restaurant well known to Long Islanders, operates a clam bar, market and outdoor bar at the site. Local coverage noted the restaurant was serving guests when the fire started and that no injuries were reported, according to Patch.
Investigation Underway
Nassau County fire officials and the Nassau County Police Department’s arson squad have opened an investigation into the cause, county authorities told Newsday. As of Saturday night, authorities had not released a full damage assessment.
Video and Mutual Aid
Video shared by local fire-watch groups showed thick smoke billowing as crews attacked the flames, and mutual aid reportedly came from Long Beach, Freeport, Oceanside, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Point Lookout Lido departments. Patch and local onlookers posted footage of the response as firefighters worked to extinguish hotspots.
Officials said they would release additional information when it becomes available. The business's website, which lists hours and contact details, had no immediate public statement on the fire as of late Saturday night, per Jordan Lobster Farms.
