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Monsey fire leaves 2 families homeless

The mix-use building has over a dozen tenants.

The mix-use building has over a dozen tenants. (October 1, 2012 1:13 PM)

A fire in a mixed-use building in Monsey's business district left two families, including five children, homeless Monday, officials said.

The blaze began before 5 a.m. at the three-story brick building on 21 Main St. near Orchard Street, authorities said. At least 10 people from two families occupied apartments on the second and third floors.

The fire likely started in the back of a...

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