By Jaime L. Tomeo The Arson/Bomb Squad of the Nassau County Police Department reported details for an arson made in connection with a house fire that occurred on Friday, June 16 at 4:15 p.m. in the Village of Farmingdale.

According to detectives, at approximately 1:40 p.m. on June 16, Village of Farmingdale Code Enforcement Officers affixed a notice of violation to 379 Staples St. for three separate violations. Subsequently, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a fire occurred at the same location, to which the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office and the Arson/Bomb Squad responded. After investigation it was determined that an ignitable liquid had been poured in the living room of the residence and ignited, setting the house on fire.

After the investigation, John Yanoscik, 47, of the same address, was arrested and charged with Arson 3rd Degree in connection with the fire.

The Farmingdale Fire Department responded to extinguish the fire, which caused extensive damage.

Nearby resident Joseph Borchers said it is important to mention how professional and brave all emergency personnal performed at the fire.

"I saw one Suffolk County Police officer getting people away, and at one point he even went right up next to the burning structure to get someone away," he said. "I also watched Nassau County Police do the same. The firefighters were the most noteworthy though. The heat was overbearing and they walked right into the flaming home to put the fire out. They were all very good and selfless."

Subsequently the Village of Farmingdale condemned the building, which will be demolished.

Yanoscik was arraigned on June 17 in First District Court.