Crime & Safety
Cops: 100 Firefighters Battle Blaze in Garden City Park Office Building
Fire caused partial collapse in Atlantic Avenue office building Thursday night, cops said.
A raging fire was tackled by 100 firefighters Thursday night in a Garden City Park office building, according to Nassau County Police.
Garden City Park firefighters descended on 194 Atlantic Avenue at 8 p.m. After assessing the scene, several other departments were called to battle the blaze that had already caused a partial collapse of the building, cops said.
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Approximately 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines worked to bring the fire under control and eventually extinguish it, cops said.
No injuries were reported.
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The cause is still being investigated by detectives, cops said.
Long Island Railroad temporarily suspended service and reported delays on the nearby line as late as 8:38 a.m.
Photo: 194 Atlantic Avenue, Garden City Park. Credit: Google Maps
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