Update Nov. 5, 9:32 a.m.: Patchogue Fire Department chief Joe Perry told Patch that Monday night's fire on River Avenue involved a garbage can, hay bales and a building that is on the same property as the Off Key Tikki. The bar itself was not affected by the fire, but the exterior of the nearby building is charred, Perry said. The interior of that building is not affected.
The bar was not occupied at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries. Perry said that when the fire department arrived there were residents attempting to put out the fire with a garden hose. Perry said the fire was under control by 11:56 p.m.
The fire's cause is currently not known.
Original story below:
River Avenue from Division Street to the Off Key Tikki area in Patchogue Village is closed off Monday night due to a garbage fire, according to Suffolk County Police.
Police said the fire was called in at 10:49 p.m. Monday.
Patchogue Fire Department, Patchogue Ambulance Company and Suffolk County police are on scene.
As of 11:40 p.m. the area is still closed off.
This is a breaking news story. Patch will update as more information becomes available.
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