Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Report of a late-night fire at 145 Second Ave.


[Photo via Bonnie DeWitt]

A fire apparently broke out in the basement of 145 Second Ave. at East Ninth Street some time around 1 a.m., according to various social media reports. Starbucks occupies the corner storefront space.



The FDNY gave the all clear within 30 minutes.




[Photo via EVG reader Josh]


[Photo via EVG reader Josh]


[Photo via @Phillyupperdecker]

… and the scene from a little east on Ninth Street…


[Photo via @copyrapper]

There's also video, via Josh…



There's no word on injuries, cause or extent of the damage yet. In any event, it made for a nice photo opp!



Updated 7:45 a.m.
Starbucks is open for business this morning.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

They're doing work now in the basement of the building that's between Whiskers and Fivebucks.

Anonymous said...

Hats off to the FDNY.

Anonymous said...

I live there - supposedly it was gas related and they had to use foam to put it out but don't know much more beyond that.

uncle Pete said...

I hope it didnt wipe out Whiskers inventory too bad.. they store a ton of stuff down there.

Anonymous said...

I live next door, no heat or hot water today. Was scary last night!

Anonymous said...

Whiskers usually has cats for adoption in their store. Are they ok?

Anonymous said...

The store / cats / merch are fine.