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Midtown Indian Restaurant Engulfed in Flames
15 Aug
Summary
- A fire severely damaged a New York City Indian restaurant on Wednesday, August 12.
- The blaze at Ambassadors Clubhouse was contained by the FDNY.
- No injuries were reported in the incident, but the restaurant will temporarily close.
A fire severely impacted The Ambassadors Clubhouse, an Indian restaurant situated in Midtown Manhattan, on Wednesday, August 12. The incident occurred at approximately 10:39 a.m. while the establishment was closed.
The New York Fire Department (FDNY) responded promptly and confirmed that the fire was successfully contained by 11:10 a.m. The blaze was confined to the exterior of the building, and crucially, no injuries were reported among staff or the public.
A spokesperson for JKS Restaurants, the operator of The Ambassadors Clubhouse, stated that the restaurant will undergo a temporary closure. This measure is in place until the premises are deemed safe for public access and business operations to resume. The Global CEO of JKS Restaurants shared footage of the event, highlighting the operational uncertainties faced by business owners.
