Early Tuesday morning, a pile of tires at a gas station on University Avenue in Morris Heights erupted in flames, sending thick black smoke over the neighborhood. Video of the scene shows towering flames as crews battled the blaze, which officials say started just before 6 a.m. Authorities reported no injuries as firefighters worked to keep the fire from spreading.
Massive response on University Avenue
Nearly 80 firefighters were on scene to knock down the burning tire pile and chase lingering hot spots, according to News 12 New York. The outlet’s footage captured heavy flames and dense smoke rising above the station as crews worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Officials told the station the cause was not immediately…..