Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Fire Destroys Lynbrook Bicycle Shop, Damages Two Other Stores

There were no injuries, but the Edo Sushi and Carrie's Closet were also damaged.

UPDATE: According to the Nassau County Fire Marshall, it has determined that the fire was most likely caused by an electrical problem near the front window of Lynbrook Bicycles.

The fire spread upward to the roof and to the back of the store, Lynbrook Fire Department Ex-Captain Steve Grogan said. The fire was contained to the bicycle store, although the two adjoining stores did sustain damage, as doors were opened and ceilings were pulled to make sure the fire had not extended.

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A fire ripped through and destroyed the decades-old Merrick Road shop early Tuesday morning.

The adjoining businesses, and , sustained minimal damage to both the interior and exterior of their buildings, according to the Lynbrook Fire Department.

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The fire quickly spread through the bike shop and ripped a hole through the roof, according to the Lynbrook Fire Department. The fire was extinguished at approximately 1:40 a.m.

The cause of the fire, which is believed to have started shortly after 1 a.m., is currently being investigated by the Nassau County Fire Marshal and is unknown at this time.

There were no injuries reported.

Merrick Road was shut down between Denton Avenue and Vincent Avenue until after 3 a.m.

The Lynbrook Fire Department extinguished the fire with help from a Rockville Centre ladder. The Malverne Fire Department and the East Rockaway Fire Department were also on stand-by.


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