Firefighters battled a massive blaze that broke out at a supermarket and spread to surrounding buildings in Bushwick, Brooklyn Wednesday night, leaving seven people injured and dozens displaced.
NewsCopter 7 was over the scene at 1385 Bushwick Avenue, where smoke and flames could be seen billowing from the supermarket, encompassing ladders that were extended from FDNY fire trucks. FDNY officials say the fire started in the supermarket, which was open at the time, and then spread to four other buildings surrounding it. Residents say that the store is brand new and opened less than a year ago.
More than 250 firefighters responded to the scene within minutes.
Firefighters tried to enter the supermarket to put out the fire but quickly retreated, shifting to a surround and drown operation.