Chinanews.com, November 16th, according to the American Overseas Chinese News.com. Recently, a two-story building located at 38 Main Street, Flushing, New York caught fire. The fire quickly spread to many shops. More than 168 firefighters fought for 6 hours. , And finally control the fire.

On the 14th, New York City Councillor Gu Yaming helped small businesses to get in touch with the New York City Small Business Bureau.

As the cause of the accident is still under investigation, Main Street Intersection 38 may be blocked until the morning of November 15 local time.

  The New York City Fire Department stated that the fire broke out at about 11:01 pm on November 13th. The fire spewed from the basement of a two-story building, and billowing smoke quickly engulfed the entire building, including the first floor of the building. The pharmacy and a hair salon on the top floor wait.

The swift fire spread to nearby shops and buildings, and the fire level was upgraded from level two to level three to level four.

  The New York City Fire Department said that there were 39 local fire departments and 168 personnel on duty to fight the fire. At the same time, the New York City Police Department 109 Branch and the Emergency Medical Rescue Team (EMS) were also on the scene.

After 6 hours of rescue, the fire was finally brought under control in the early hours of the 14th.

  The New York City Fire Department stated that no citizens were injured in the fire. Only one firefighter was injured in the rescue and was taken to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment.

The cause of the fire is unclear, and the incident is still under investigation.

  The New York City Fire Department’s follow-up investigation continued until the morning of the 14th, and 38 Main Street, where the accident occurred, was still under lockdown.

The broken doors and windows, as well as the sand and water pipes used in rescue operations, are still scattered all over the ground.

On the morning of the 14th, New York City Councillor Gu Yaming stated that he went to the incident site early in the morning to communicate with the owner of the barber shop and the New York City Fire Department, and helped the small business owners to contact the New York City Small Business Bureau (SBS). Apply for emergency assistance.

Gu Yaming also expressed his gratitude to the New York City Fire Department for its prompt rescue work.

(Zhang Fan)