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.

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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 9:00 AM

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

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  2. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Hats off to the FDNY.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    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.

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  4. uncle PeteMarch 19, 2014 at 9:58 AM

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

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  5. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 11:58 AM

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

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  6. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 10:18 PM

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

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  7. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    The store / cats / merch are fine.

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