The Lakeville/Manhasset Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at 1111 Marcus Avenue, Building 6 in New Hyde Park on Christmas Day.
Police say at 2:30 p.m. nine fire trucks and approximately 40 fire personnel arrived at the location where they discovered the fire had been extinguished by a fire suppression system in the building.
The fire was contained to one room and originated in a garbage pail at one cubicle station in that room, but the entire building sustained extensive water damage from the sprinkler system.
Police say the cause of the fire appears to be accidental at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
