Officials say one person refused medical attention

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Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:19AM

Crews battle fire at East Harlem restaurant

No word yet of any injuries.

EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) — Firefighters are battling a massive blaze tearing through a beer garden in East Harlem on Wednesday.

The four-alarm fire broke out just after 6 p.m. at Santiago’s Beer Garden located at 2337 First Ave. near East 119th Street, according to the FDNY.

Citizen App video shows crews battling the massive flames.

Officials say EMS treated one civilian who refused additional medical attention.

Crews continue to battle the fire.

There’s no word yet on what started the fire.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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