Easter Sunday fire at Brooklyn church was accidental, fire marshals say
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NEW YORK -- Fire marshals have determined the cause of an Easter Sunday fire at Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii church in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. According to the FDNY, hot embers started the fire, which has been ruled accidental. More than 100 parishioners were gathered in the church for Mass when the five-alarm fire broke out on March 31. Over 200 firefighters and medical personnel responded to the scene, the FDNY said. Six people suffered minor injuries. Three of the victims were firefighters, including one who fell through...
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