A fire that started inside a Dunkin' Donuts in the Bronx quickly spread to neighboring buildings, according to the FDNY.
NEW YORK -- A fire that started inside a Dunkin' Donuts in the Bronx on Thursday quickly spread to neighboring businesses, according to the FDNY . The fire started inside the Dunkin' Donuts on Third Avenue between East 155th Street and 156th in the Melrose section at around 5 a.m.Four businesses were damaged in the fire, FDNY said. Dozens of firefighters were still battling the flames hours later, and streets near the scene were closed to traffic as smoke engulfed the area.
Hot weather, high humidity complicates responseFire officials said smoke from the fire was not rising as quickly as it normally would due to high humidity. The fire took place as temperatures are soaring to potentially dangerous levels this week in New York City and across the Tri-State Area. Officials have been urging people to take precautions.
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