The Lynbrook Police Department received a holdup alarm at the Country Corner Delicatessen, on the corner of Lakeview Avenue and Rolling Street.  While responding to the alarm, a reported basement fire at the same location was dispatched, alerting the Lynbrook Fire Department to respond to the scene.  Within minutes, the transmission of a working building fire was made.  For assistance, a mutual aid was requested of the Malverne Fire Department for a Ladder to respond to the scene, a Ladder from Rockville Centre was requested, the Lakeview Fire Department responded with an Engine and Ambulance and the East Rockaway Fire Department stood by in Denton Avenue quarter with an Engine, Ladder and Ambulance. 

"The quick actions of the Department resulted in a fast knock down of the basement fire," explained Lynbrook Fire Chief James McDermott.  "All members working at this call are to be commended for their actions."