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Several small businesses were severely damaged when a fire broke out at a pizzeria in Wading River early this morning, Suffolk County fire officials said.
Wading River Fire Chief Mark Donnelly said they responded to Pazzo Ristorante and Wood Fired Pizzeria located at 6278 Route 25 around 2 a.m.
“We found an active fire in the front of the restaurant, which we extinguished and tried to minimize the damage to the other buildings and occupants," Donnelly said.
Officials said 10 different fire departments assisted and helped bring the fire under control just before 3 a.m.
The restaurant is located in a small shopping plaza off the busy main road and is surrounded by several small businesses, all in close proximity.
Ravaa's Bagels to the right suffered smoke and water damage.
Owner Hank Isik said they just opened the store on July 1, so he was devastated when he got the call this morning.
“We spent a lot of money trying to get the business," he said. "During the holiday time, it’s not good for us for our business.”
What appears to be a third business to the left of the pizzeria was also seriously damaged.
No one was injured, officials said.
The Suffolk County police crime scene section, arson squad, with the help of a canine, and the Riverhead Town Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fire.


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