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Brooklyn Uber driver helps evacuate burning building, still gets passenger to airport on time

Authorities say a fire that started around 8 a.m. at 489 Classon Ave. was noticed by an Uber driver who decided to act.

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Aug 18, 2022, 1:28 PM

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