Restaurant fire spreads to other buildings

A fire in a Bensonhurst restaurant spread to second-floor apartments and two adjoining buildings May 7.

FDNY said the fire started shortly after 10 p.m. in El Divino Rey at 6808 New Utrecht Ave.

Thirty-three units and 110 firefighters battled the three-alarm blaze, which was put out by 11:40 p.m.

No one was injured and the cause is under investigation.

Firefighters battle the three-alarm blaze on New Utrecht Avenue. Photos courtesy of Loudlabs News NYC

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