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Fire that destroyed row of stores in Inwood caused by sparks from saw blade

Monday, November 13, 2017
INWOOD, Manhattan (WABC) -- Authorities say the fire that destroyed stores and injured multiple firefighters in Upper Manhattan Sunday was accidental.

According to FDNY Fire Marshals, the 4-alarm fire on Nagle Avenue in Inwood was caused by sparks from an operating saw blade.
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The fire broke out at about 10 a.m., and spread through seven stores along the street.



FDNY Chief James Hodgens says the department used special two-tower ladders to put the fire out. About 140 firefighters were called to the scene.
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Six firefighters suffered minor injuries.

The stores were unoccupied at the time of the fire.



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