Massive early-morning electrical fire engulfs Long Island elementary school

Massive early-morning fire engulfs Long Island elementary school in Nassau County

First responders were alerted to the fire just before 5 a.m. at West Side School on Laurel Hollow Road in the Cold Spring Harbor School District. Firefighters from multiple companies worked to bring the blaze under control. Authorities said there were no initial reports of injuries.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - An early morning electrical fire caused heavy damage at a Long Island elementary school Tuesday, forcing the building to close, Nassau County police said.

What we know:

The fire happened at about 4:40 a.m. on March 10, 2026, at West Side Elementary School, located at 1597 Laurel Hollow Road in Laurel Hollow.

According to Nassau County police, officers arrived and saw flames at the south end of the building. The Oyster Bay Fire Department and several neighboring departments responded and put out the fire.

Officials said the building was unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported.

Authorities described the damage as extensive structural damage, and the school will remain closed until further notice.

Firefighters responded to an early morning fire at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow. No injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

Officials have not released additional details about what caused the electrical fire. The investigation remains ongoing.

What's next:

Investigators with the Arson Bomb Squad are continuing to look into the cause of the fire.