4 people injured in fire pit explosion on Long Island

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Sunday, August 30, 2020
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BRIDGEHAMPTON, New York (WABC) -- Four people were injured when a fire pit exploded on Long Island Saturday.

Crews arrived at the home on Kellis Way in Bridgehampton shortly before 7 p.m. to find multiple people with severe burns.

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A man and a woman were airlifted to Stony Brook University Burn Unit in serious condition. Two others were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

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Southampton Town Detectives are investigating the cause of the explosion.

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