A six-alarm fire destroyed more than 80 homes in Breezy Point as hundreds of firefighters battled the blaze and rescued residents.
The fire broke out at approximately 11 p.m. last night in Breezy Point, one of the neighborhoods Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered evacuated ahead of Hurricane Sandy. Nearly 10 hours later, areas of the flames are still smoldering, along with pockets of fire, officials said.
The fire completely destroyed an area of more than 80 homes. Firefighters had to battle chest-high flooding and needed baots to make several rescues.
Bloomberg said the blaze spread like a forest fire with winds carrying the flames from house to house.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, authorities said.
