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Arson officials are investigating a 7-alarm fire of a commercial building that brought firefighters from 21 departments.
The fire started around 5:15 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, on Urban Ave., in New Cassell, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Third Precinct Police Officers responded to Tapemaker Sales Inc, located at 48 Urban Avenue, for a building fire. Upon arrival, officers observed the building fully engulfed in flames and heavy smoke.
A total of 21 fire departments from Nassau County responded with approximately 200 fire personnel and helped extinguish the fire.
In addition to the original building fire, four adjoining commercial buildings and a vehicle in the vicinity were also damaged.
One member from the Westbury Fire Department suffered minor smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene.
The fire appears non-suspicious at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
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