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Queens fire destroys stores
More than 170 firefighters battled a blaze that ripped through a string of stores in Jackson Heights.
NEW YORK - More than 170 firefighters battled a blaze that ripped through a row of stores in Jackson Heights.
Six firefighters suffered minor injuries in the fire that began just before 11 p.m. Thursday. It was brought under control at about 4 a.m. Friday.
A jewelry store, restaurant, hair/nail salon and clothing store all suffered extensive damage.
The injured firefighters were taken to a local hospital for evaluation. There were no reported injuries to civilians.
The cause of the fire remains unclear.