Smoke detector triggers fire watch near Hempstead Turnpike

1/27/2026 05:52 PM

Fire & Arson

Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department personnel investigated a possible smoke detector activation at a commercial building near Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. The alarm appeared to result in a fire watch status across multiple zones after unsuccessful contact with emergency keyholders. Later communications indicated that the alarm may have been accidentally triggered during a system test with no ongoing danger reported.