Fire Destroys At Least 50 Flooded Houses In Nyc

New York City Fire

Almost 200 firefighters battle 6-alarm fire that has destroyed at least 50 homes flooded by Sandy2 Conn. Homes Destroyed in Fire, Firefighters Unable To Reach Them

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