Explosion rocks Williamsburg restaurant during fire; 6 firefightes injured
Firefighters miraculously survived an explosion and collapse during a four-alarm fire inside a commercial building in Brooklyn on Saturday. Officials said the fire erupted at 135 North 5th St. in Williamsburg, which housed three restaurants, including Juliette’s, at around 5:30 p.m. Firefighters were forced to issue a Mayday for possibly trapped members. Just over 230...
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