Fire breaks out at auto body shop in Hempstead

Police say flames erupted at Automotive Tech Collision on Jerusalem Avenue around 1:30 p.m.

News 12 Staff

Dec 24, 2024, 10:26 PM

Updated 11 hr ago

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A fire broke out at an auto body shop in Hempstead, prompting a response from 40 firefighters, according to police.
Police say flames erupted at Automotive Tech Collision on Jerusalem Avenue around 1:30 p.m.
One firefighter was injured while battling the blaze. Officials say it took about 30 minutes to extinguish.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.