Crime & Safety

Syosset Woman Burned in Kitchen Fire

Scented candle was the cause.

A Syosset resident suffered minor burns to her hands early Tuesday morning putting out a kitchen fire apparently caused by a scented candle.

Syosset Fire Department First Dep. Chief Robert Kaplan confirmed that the fire was already out when volunteers arrived at 26 Overlook Dr. Firefighters received the call at 3:30 a.m.

The victim was taken to Nassau University Medical Center for treatment.

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