Overview
- The borough activated emergency protocols and deployed Government, Risk Management and Civil Protection teams alongside the city’s Fire Department.
- Crews contained the flames inside the property and prevented spread to neighboring buildings.
- Authorities reported no injuries and said evacuations were unnecessary.
- The perimeter was secured during control and cooling operations, followed by safety assessments.
- Residents have long flagged the shuttered cinema, located near an STCM station, as a vulnerable site.