A rainy and otherwise quiet Thanksgiving afternoon on Remsen Street between Henry and Hicks was disturbed by a manhole explosion that severely damaged a car parked in front of 73 Remsen. Shortly after, a fire broke out across the street in a fourth floor apartment at 76 Remsen (see photo). The Daily News quotes FDNY Deputy Chief Stephen Corcoran as saying the cause of the apartment fire “is still under investigation” but “we’re assuming [it] is correlated to the electrical fire in the street.” Three buildings were evacuated; fortunately, “no injuries were reported.” Firefighters were able to save one couple’s Thanksgiving dinner and pack it so they can enjoy it at relatives’ home.
Catastrophe on Remsen
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