Brooklyn Cigar Bar Fire Injures Seven, Investigation Underway
A fire broke out at the Blew Smoke lounge, a cigar bar located on Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, early Saturday morning. The incident resulted in injuries to seven individuals. Firefighters and EMS workers, totaling about 80 personnel, responded to the scene and managed to control the blaze within an hour. Of the injured, six civilians were identified, with five receiving treatment for minor injuries at a local hospital, while one refused medical attention. The identity of the seventh injured person remains unclear, but they also sustained minor injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the authorities.