Fire breaks out inside Belmont deli

A Belmont deli went up in flames, sending smoke seeping into the apartments above.  The fire started inside the Belmont Gourmet Deli on Belmont Avenue and East 187th Street at around 6 a.m. Tuesday.

News 12 Staff

Apr 7, 2015, 5:09 PM

Updated 3,725 days ago

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A Belmont deli went up in flames, sending smoke seeping into the apartments above. 
The fire started inside the Belmont Gourmet Deli on Belmont Avenue and East 187th Street at around 6 a.m. Tuesday. 
Officials say the blaze was quickly put under control, but the shop was left with broken glass, charred furnishings and electrical wires torn from the ceiling. 
Tenants say it was a scary start to the day as they rushed to evacuate their families. 
The cause of the fire is under investigation.