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Watch: At Least 80 Flooded Houses Destroyed by NYC Fire
More than 190 firefighters fought to contain the six-alarm blaze
New York City firefighters battle a blaze on Rockaway Beach Boulevard on Tuesday in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NEW YORK (AP) - A huge fire destroyed between 80 and 100 houses in a flooded neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens.
More than 190 firefighters have contained the six-alarm blaze fire in the Breezy Point section, but they are still putting out some pockets of fire.
A fire department spokesman says one firefighter suffered a minor injury and was taken to a hospital. Two civilians suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Officials say the fire was reported around 11 p.m. Monday in an area flooded by the superstorm that began sweeping through the city earlier.
The neighborhood sits on the Rockaway peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean.
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I love it,,,,,,those 100 homes did NOT have flood insurance, but i bet they had fire insurance,,,,people helping people,,,,,,,,,,,,,
October 30 2012 at 3:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPOSTPONE THE ELECTIONS BY 1-2 WEEKS. There is no way the east coast will be able to ready the elections by next week! The invocation date would remain in place, but these citizens need the chance to return home and cast their ballot. Politics should not be in our hearts at this time. Only healing and repair!
October 30 2012 at 2:36 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyTHIS IS ENOUGH TO MAKE PEOPLE HELP EACH OTHER,HOW ABOUT THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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