Fire destroys row of Staten Island businesses, 1 firefighter injured

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Friday, June 9, 2023
7 businesses damaged and 1 firefighter hurt in Staten Island fire
Seven businesses were damaged and one firefighter suffered minor injuries in a fire in Staten Island.

NEW SPRINGVILLE, Staten Island (WABC) -- A fire tore through several businesses in the New Springville section of Staten Island.

The two-alarm fire broke out at a pizzeria on Nome Avenue, just after 12:30 a.m. Friday.

Six other businesses were also damaged.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries.

It took about 90 minutes to put it out.

The cause is under investigation.

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