Crime & Safety

Williamsburg Fire Strikes The Commodore

No injuries were immediately reported in the fire on Metropolitan Avenue.

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — Trendy Williamsburg bar and restaurant The Commodore on Metropolitan at Havemeyer was damaged in an all-hands-on-deck fire late Tuesday afternoon, according to the FDNY. The fire was under control by 4:21 p.m., and there were no injuries reported, an FDNY spokesman said.

A witness at the scene told Patch that the deep fryer started the fire. However, fire officials could not immediately confirm this information.

Patch has put out a call to The Commodore; we'll update if and when we hear back. A witness took photos of the kitchen's extensive burn damage:

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Here are some photos of the outside:

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