Fire at DeKalb Street Restaurant Sparks Massive Emergency Response

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A fast-moving fire tore through a local restaurant at 433 DeKalb Street on Sunday afternoon, triggered by the failure of an e-bike battery. 

The incident drew a massive response from the FDNY and left several police officers with minor injuries.

The blaze broke out in the late afternoon, quickly filling the establishment with thick, acrid smoke. 

FDNY officials confirmed that the fire originated from a lithium-ion battery connected to an e-bike stored inside the premises. 

These batteries have become a leading cause of structural fires in the city, often characterized by their rapid intensity and difficulty to extinguish.

The blaze was quickly brought under control, but the restaurant sustained significant damage.