Fire damages Massapequa Park pizzeria, neighboring businesses
Around 100 firefighters from 10 different departments responded.
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A fire broke out at a Massapequa Park pizzeria on Sunday.
Nassau fire marshals say the fire happened just after 12:30 p.m. at Patrizia's Long Island on 4913 Merrick Road. Investigators say the fire began above the restaurant's ceiling and appears to have involved a kitchen grease duct.
The building's automatic fire alarm system alerted people inside and notified nearby fire departments, according to fire officials. Around 100 firefighters from 10 different departments responded.
Fire marshals say that the fire was under control within 90 minutes and there was damage to the neighboring businesses on each side.
No injuries were reported. Customers were sent to another Patrizia's location. The fire is being investigated by the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office and the Police Arson/Bomb Squad.
