[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.
MAN ALL HANDS 145 2 AVE, MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRE IN BASEMENT,
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 19, 2014
The FDNY gave the all clear within 30 minutes.
MAN ALL HANDS 145 2 AVE, MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRE IN BASEMENT, UNDER CONTROL
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 19, 2014
[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!
People are actually taking selfies with a fire while people could have lost their homes or lives. Unreal. @evgrieve pic.twitter.com/5Ux75RqOeU
— Eric Nolan (@ericnolan_) March 19, 2014
Updated 7:45 a.m.
Starbucks is open for business this morning.