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Suspicious Three-Alarm Fire Engulfed Metro Deli, Juniper Tavern

Incident reported at 67 29 Metropolitan Ave.

A Citizen user shows video of flames rising from the bodega.

Firefighters and police are also responding.

Firefighters say the blaze may impact traffic at the nearby transit station.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 67-32 Metropolitan Ave.

Firefighters are asking for a second-alarm response after flames spread between 67-30 and 67-32 Metropolitan Ave.

Firefighters say the fire appears to have started at 67-30 and spread to 67-32, and even more resources may be needed to bring it under control.

EMS at the scene says emergency vehicles shut down Metropolitan Ave in the area of the fire.

Firefighters say most of the main fire has been extinguished, except for flames that spread to a shed behind the building.

EMS at the scene says no injuries have been reported.

Firefighters at the scene say the conditions have delayed their ability to search the interior of the building.

Firefighters at the scene asked for health department officials to be notified that the fire involved Metro Deli and Pizza as well as Juniper Tavern.

Additional firefighters responded when a third-alarm was declared, according to a tweet from FDNY.

People nearby are advised to close windows, avoid smoke, and expect traffic delays in the area according to a tweet from NYC Emergency Management.

M train service between Myrtle Ave and Middle Village-Metropolitan Ave was delayed because of the fire activity according to a tweet from New York City Transit.

Firefighters at the scene say transit can resume regular service in the area.

EMS at the scene confirms no injuries have been reported.

Firefighters say they completed initial searches in both businesses and no people were found inside. FDNY thinks they can bring the fire under control with the resources already at the scene.

Firefighters at the scene are requesting a building inspector to examine the stability of the rear wall.

Firefighters at the scene say the cause of the blaze is suspicious.

Firefighters at the scene say the blaze is under control. No injuries were reported.

Citizen user video shows multiple emergency vehicles blocking Metropolitan Ave.