Devastating Fire Destroys Multiple Businesses in Hicksville, Long Island
CBS New YorkNovember 5, 20252 min4,132 views
4 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβOvernight Fire Ravages Hicksville Businesses
- π A massive fire engulfed a building housing multiple businesses in Hicksville, Nassau County.
- π Over 120 firefighters battled the blaze, which started just after midnight with reports of heavy smoke from a basement.
- β οΈ Firewalls within the building prevented the entire row of businesses on Marie Street from being destroyed, but the damage is still tremendous.
Businesses Impacted by the Blaze
- π A beloved doughnut and coffee shop, a community staple since the 1970s, was severely damaged.
- π A halal shop, which had only opened two weeks prior, was also ravaged by the fire.
- βͺ A Korean church was among the establishments affected by the devastating incident.
Firefighter Response and Investigation
- π€ One firefighter sustained minor injuries but was treated and released at the scene.
- π₯ The floor of the building collapsed into the basement shortly after crews began fighting the fire from the exterior.
- π The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the fire marshal's office, with initial reports mentioning potential causes like a gas leak, though this is unconfirmed.
Community Impact and Owner Reactions
- π₯ Business owners expressed heartbreak and desperation, with one couple owning the doughnut shop since 1977 describing their customers as family.
- π£οΈ Workers from the halal shop rushed to the scene after being notified of the destruction, expressing shock and disbelief.
- π The halal restaurant was the only business occupied at the time of the fire, but all individuals inside were able to evacuate safely.
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