Squatter dies in fire at vacant house

Posted: Updated:

By LUKE FUNK, Senior Web Producer - email

NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) -

Police on Long Island say that a squatter died in an early morning fire in a vacant home. It happened about 5 a.m. on Sycamore St. in Central Islip.

Suffolk County police say that someone driving by saw the fire and called 911.

Firefighters from the Central Islip Fire Department responded but couldn't get inside the home because of the intense fire and smoke.

When the fire was eventually put out, the man's body was found in the basement. The man's identity is being withheld pending positive identification.

The body is at the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's office.

Police say that there was no electricity in the home at the time of the fire.

The investigation is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the 631-852-6392.

Long Island NewsLong Island NewsMore>>
19 L.I. beaches closed during the holiday weekend
19 L.I. beaches closed during the holiday weekend
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:08:28 GMT
Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
Rainy weather puts a damper on holiday plans and events
Rainy weather puts a damper on holiday plans and events
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:04:21 GMT
Normally on Memorial Day weekend, Orchard Beach in the Bronx is packed with beachgoers but the inclement weather has kept thousands of people away.
Normally on Memorial Day weekend, Orchard Beach in the Bronx is packed with beachgoers but the inclement weather has kept thousands of people away.
Inclement weather forces cancellation of Air Show at Jones Beach
Inclement weather forces cancellation of Air Show at Jones Beach
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:42:49 GMT
First the Sequester cuts took the American military out of the Jones Beach Air Show and now the cold and rainy start to Memorial Day has washed out the first day of the air show.
First the Sequester cuts took the American military out of the Jones Beach Air Show and now the cold and rainy start to Memorial Day has washed out the first day of the air show.
Hot dog seller accused of prostitution -- again
Hot dog seller accused of prostitution -- again
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:02 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:02:42 GMT
A Long Island woman who owns a hot dog truck has been busted once again for prostitution, according to Nassau Police.
A Long Island woman who owns a hot dog truck has been busted once again for prostitution, according to Nassau Police.
Vast majority of beaches ready for holiday weekend
Vast majority of beaches ready for holiday weekend
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Man carjacked, stuffed in trunk
Man carjacked, stuffed in trunk
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 8:42 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:42:01 GMT

Police on Long Island are searching for five men who carried out a violent car jacking early Thursday morning.
Police on Long Island are searching for five men who carried out a violent car jacking early Thursday morning.
Main Beach tops annual survey of best beaches
Main Beach tops annual survey of best beaches
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 6:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:33:15 GMT
Main Beach on Long Island tops the annual survey of the best beaches in the country.
Main Beach on Long Island tops the annual survey of the best beaches in the country.
Superstorm Sandy
Long Islanders help Oklahoma tornado victims
Long Islanders help Oklahoma tornado victims
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:23 GMT
Some Long Island residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy are lending a helping hand to those devastated by the monster tornado in Oklahoma.
Some Long Island residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy are lending a helping hand to those devastated by the monster tornado in Oklahoma.
Hofstra suspect won praise from parole panel
Hofstra suspect won praise from parole panel
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:28:29 GMT
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
The parolee shot and killed along with a Hofstra University student by police won praise from a state parole panel in 2011 before his conditional release from prison.
Funeral for Hofstra student accidentally shot by police
Funeral for Hofstra student accidentally shot by police
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:00:29 GMT
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police. Andrea Rebello's family followed the pastor Wednesday as he led her white cloth-draped coffin to the altar at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

Squatter dies in fire at vacant house - Fox 2 News Headlines

Squatter dies in fire at vacant house

Long Island NewsLong Island NewsMore>>

Superstorm Sandy