New York-WABC) — A third-alarm fire exploded through a Chelsea auto body garage, injuring a dozen firefighters.
Fire officials say the blaze quickly spread through the auto body shop at 196 11th Avenue just before three o'clock this morning.
Firefighters battled heavy flames and smoke inside the one-story garage, where several taxis were being serviced. They were destroyed by the flames. Eyewitness News has learned residents in the neighborhood reported explosions in the building as the fire raged through material stored in the garage. Twelve firefighters were taken to St. Vincent's Hospital and Bellevue Medical Center for minor injuries. At least one woman was also injured in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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