Rockaways Still Burning, 3 Dead Elsewhere in N.Y.C.

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(NYT) Rockaways Still Burning, 3 Dead Elsewhere in N.Y.C.

A six-alarm fire that has engulfed several entire blocks of houses in the Queens beach community of Breezy Point in the Rockaways was still burning out of control on Tuesday morning, the Fire Department said. Firefighters were hampered by high winds and the lack of available water.

“Once we get there it’s hard to begin fighting it,” said Firefighter Danny Glover, a spokesman.

“The wind is pushing it from house to house. That’s a big factor. Another big factor is the difficulty of gaining access to viable water sources.” Sea water cannot be used in firefighting equipment, he said. ..............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/10/28/nyregion/hurricane-sandy.html#sha=0c7a166c3

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1. I think the death toll around the whole area is at 11. That includes Jersey and Westchester.