A fire broke out in a Cutchogue home Wednesday afternoon.

The Cutchogue Fire Department was activated at 2:50 p.m. for a possible structure fire in at a home located at 4995 Nassau Point Rd. in Cutchogue

An alert landscaper and caretaker, called 911 reporting that he saw smoke coming from the home.

Upon arrival of the first fire and police units, it was evident that there was a fire in the home as smoke and could be seen coming from the attic and roof areas of the unoccupied 2 story home.

Upon further investigation it was found that the the entire first floor home appeared to be full of smoke with the conditions changing rapidly.

Firefighters from Engine 8-5-4 and Ladder 8-5-3, made entry to the locked home and started an a search of the home and an interior attack. They were encountered with heavy smoke and high heat conditions as they searched the home.

Upon further investigation, the fire was discovered burning in the basement.

Hoselines made entry to the basement and quickly gained control and extinquished the fire.

Additional members from Rescue 8-5-5 arrived and assisted with ventilation and other fireground tasks.

A majority of the Fire damage was confined to the basement area, and required extensive overhaul to check for any remaining fire in the cielings and walls.

The remainder of the home suffered smoke and heat damage.

Water was supplied to the scene by fire hydrant located near home.

Firefighters were on scene for approximately 2 hours and traffic ws detoured by Fire Police during that time.

No injuries were reported. EMS & Ambulance perosnnel form the CFD Rescue Squad and Stony Brook University First Responder Unit were on scene throughout the fire.

Mutual Aid was requested from our neighboring Departments. The Mattituck Fire Department responded with a rapid intervention team. Southold firefighters stood by at Cutchogue Fire headquarters with an engine crew and an ambulance.

The Suffolk County Police Department's arson squad is investigating the cause of the fire, and is not deemed suspicous.